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THE FIRST PROPAGATOR OF AGAMS : ARYA SUDHARMA
After the vow Jambu Kumar went home and told his plans to his parents. Under their pressure he agreed to marry eight beautiful girls. He, however, put forth a condition
The girls accepted the condition. With pomp and show Jambu was married. The same night Jambu gave an inspiring discourse about renunciation to his brides.
7 The very next day
after marriage I will
get initiated. If they agree to this you may
say yes.
DIKSI
IL
This life is not for enjoyments but for attaining the lofty status of liberation (Paramatma). And for that we should renounce all mundane pleasures.
That night 500 thieves lead by Prabhav also came to raid. Prabhav listened to Jambu's discourse from outside the room and got enlightened. He approached and introduced himself
Jambu Kumar came to the ground floor and addressed the group of thieves
Please go
home and come prepared for initiation early in the morning.
Young merchant, I have
also started hating this lowly work. I also want to get initiated
with you
Prabhav, you are right. This life is not to be wasted lying in the mess of ill deeds. True valour lies in doing pious deeds and
make it a success.
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