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17 ANDAK THE LEGEND OF THE EGGS
This story from the sixth primary canonical volume (Ariga Āgama) Jñata-Dharmakathānga underlines the importance of steadfast belief and the favourable and unfavourable result that a believer or a doubter earns as a result of his right, belief or the lack of it. This legend brings out, in vivid details, the importance of steadfast belief through the parable of a peahen's eggs.
Peahen's Eggs –
In ancient times, in the Subhūmibāga garden of the capital town of Campā, a colourful and beautiful peahen laid two eggs in the shrubbery of Tulsi bushes and started protecting and hatching them with great care.
The Merchants' Sons
In that beautiful capital town of Campa, thare lived two prosperous merchants, by the names of Jinadatta and Sagardatta. Their sons were good childhood friends who had played and pranced together and were very fond of each other. So much so
