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I AM MAHAVIRA
The people told me that in the childhood, I was quite fearless.
Once, I was playing the game of "Hide & Seek" with my group of
boys in my garden. While playing, my colleagues saw that large, black and poisonous serpent was wrapping itself on the stem of the
tree under which we were playing. Looking at his colour and fierce
hissing, all my companions began running away. However, I did
not run away. I also asked them not to do so, but why they should
listen to me? I thought, "Why should not I control the serpent?"
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Fig. 4. Control over fierce serpent I could subjugate it with great skill and effort. I placed my
leg on its head. This impressed persons about me.
I was still younger that time. Some people told me that an elephant became mad on the road and is creating panic among the public. I saw the activities of the elephant for some time. I crossed him loudly. I then, skillfully subjugated him. This act led to high pleasure among the public of the kingdom of my father.
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