Sur Sundari Diwakar Chitrakatha 036

SR No.: 006636
Original Sutra Author: N/A
Author: Kevalmuni, Shreechand Surana
Publisher: Mahavir Seva Trust Mumbai
Total Pages: 36
Language: English
Classification: Book_English, Children Story, & Literature
File Size: 22 MB

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SUR-SUNDARI 3
There is no remark that in itself is insignificant or important; it is the intention concealed in the remark that is important. Sometimes even an insignificant remark becomes so important in one's life that it changes the direction of life.
In ancient Prakrit narrative literature there is a poetical saga titled 'Sur-sundari Chariyam.' It is the interesting story of Sur-sundari and Amar Kumar. During their schooling, Amar Kumar stealthily takes seven kaudis (a specific type of shell used as lowest denomination of Indian currency in the past) tied at the end of princess Sur-sundari's scarf, buys sweets and gives a treat to fellow students. The princess scolds him for this mischief. Amar Kumar retorts, “I have stolen mere seven kaudis; not looted all your treasury. Could you purchase a kingdom with seven Kaudis?” Sur-sundari replies, “Of course, I could purchase a kingdom with seven Kaudis.” And this insignificant remark turned into an obsession. As luck would have it, the two got married to each other. One day Amar Kumar abandoned helpless Sur-sundari in a jungle with a challenge to possess a kingdom with seven Kaudis. Sur-sundari gave a fitting reply to the challenge by acquiring a kingdom with the help of her wisdom, courage, and strength of character. Thus an insignificant frivolous remark set forth an upheaval in her life.
Renowned scholar Upadhyaya Shri Keval Muni ji turned this story into a novel. His able disciple Shri Suresh Muni ji inspired us to adopt that novel into this picture story. We are deeply indebted to him.
-Shrichand Surana Saras' Written by :
Upadhyay Shri Keval Muniji Compilation : Managing Editors :
Translatior : Srichand Surana “Saras" Dr. Mansukhbhai Jain, Sanjay Surana Surendra Bothara
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