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Gautam, that serpent god took birth as this young farmer. Memories from his earlier births triggered feelings of animosity and
fear. Therefore he ran away. However, due to the sympathy you had shown as chariot driver, he was filled with affection for you. So he was pleased to see you and became your disciple.
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Hearing about the effects of love and hatred of earlier births from Bhagavan Mahavir, Gautam became curious. He once again came to Bhagavan and asked
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This is an incident from the 25th birth before this one. Marichi was a grandson of Bhagavan Rishabhdev, and son of chakravarti Bharat. One day after listening to the sermon of Bhagavan Rishabhdev he got detached and became an ascetic. As he was very tender he soon got disturbed by austerities. Consequently he became a Tridandi Parivrajak with locks of hair and a stick and an umbrella in his hands. He also ate fruits and vegetable instead of the bland ascetic food.
Bhante, is the special attachment I have for you also caused by some relationship from the past births?
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