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After this, on the day Arjun Muni took the vows of renunciation and became a monk, he paid homage to the Lord Mahavira and made this vow: "From today, I will constantly strive to purify my soul through the practice of austerities, and I will live my life in this way." Accepting this vow for life, Arjun Muni began to wander.
After this, on the day of the breaking of the fast of his austerities, Arjun Muni would study the scriptures in the first watch of the night and meditate in the second watch. Then, in the third watch, he would go begging for food in the city of Rajgriha.
**Endurance and Attainment**
[14] Then, in the city of Rajgriha, while Arjun Muni, the homeless one, was begging for food in the houses of the high, middle, and low classes, many women, men, children, and old people would say to him:
"This one killed my father. This one killed my mother. This one killed my brothers, sisters, sons, daughters, grandsons, and granddaughters. This one killed my other relatives." They would be filled with hatred, they would insult him, they would slander him, they would abuse him, they would despise him, and they would reject him.
Then, Arjun Muni, the homeless one, would endure all this abuse from those many women, men, children, and old people. He would bear it patiently, he would forgive them, he would tolerate them, he would be kind to them. While enduring, forgiving, tolerating, and being kind, he would beg for food in the city of Rajgriha, in the houses of the high, middle, and low classes. If he got food, he would not get a beating. If he got a beating, he would not get food.
Then, Arjun Muni, the homeless one, would remain undeterred, unmoved, unstained, unattached, unperturbed, and with his mind focused on his vows. He would leave the city of Rajgriha, and as soon as he would reach a place with good qualities, he would go to the Lord Mahavira. He would pay his respects to the Lord Mahavira, and he would stay close to him, going back and forth. He would take care of his food and drink, and he would serve the Lord Mahavira. The Lord Mahavira would accept his service with a smile, without any greed, without any attachment, without any pride, and without any desire for praise. He would eat his food like a bird, without any fuss. Then, the Lord Mahavira would leave the city of Rajgriha, and he would wander in the company of many people.
Then, Arjun Muni, the homeless one, would attain the state of a monk after six months, due to his great effort, his great determination, his great merit, and his great devotion. After attaining this state, he would purify himself for half a month. After purifying himself, he would fast for thirty days. After fasting, he would become a naked ascetic, and he would attain liberation.