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[Upasakadasangasutra]
The three afflictions that Kamadeva had endured fearlessly were mentioned, addressing him. The Lord said to Kamadeva, "Kamadeva! Did all this happen?" Kamadeva replied humbly, "Bhanta! It happened."
Keeping in mind this incident with Kamadeva, the Lord Mahavira addressed the assembled monks and nuns, saying, "If a Shramanopasaka can maintain such steadfastness in Dharma even while living as a householder, then it is your duty to do so. A seeker should never be afraid of hardships, but should endure them with fortitude. This makes the practice pure and radiant."
In the Lord's view, Kamadeva's conduct was an inspiring example in terms of religious steadfastness, so he considered it useful to discuss it publicly.
Kamadeva asked the Lord many questions out of curiosity, received solutions, and returned after paying homage and salutations. The Poshadh was concluded.
Kamadeva increasingly immersed himself in practice. His results became brighter and brighter, his mind became absorbed in spirituality. A brief description of his devotional life is as follows:
Kamadeva practiced Shramanopasaka-Dharma for twenty years, worshipped eleven images, performed the final Sanlekhana for one month, and relinquished his body through fasting and meditation. He became a god in the Arunaabha Vimana, located in the northeast corner of the Sodharmavatansaka Maha Vimana in the Saudharma Kalpa, with a lifespan of four Palyopama.