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Vijay then took his sword, hanging on a peg, and placed in the middle of the bed.,
Filled with joy, Vijaya fell at his feet. Since that day the couple commenced their disciplined,
austere, and religious life observing the vow of absolute celibacy.
During those days Jinadas, a shravak in Champa city, saw a dream that he is offering food for breakfast to a congregation of 84,000 ascetics. He thought when he got up
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What a
happy dream.
Bhante, would then my desire remain unfulfilled?
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From this moment this sword will act as borderline between us. While sleeping on the same bed, we shall still remain completely celibate. Although people will take us to be husband and wife, we will live as brother and sister. Is it acceptable to you Vijaya..?
Next day he went to the discourse of Vimal Kevali. After the discourse he asked the omniscient
Bhante, I have an intense desire to offer food to a congregation of 84,000 Shramans.
Jinadas, there is one solution. There is a way you can avail of an equivalent of the great reward of donating food to so many Shramans.
Is it possible to fulfill this desire ?
Shravak, it is impossible to get such opportunity. Neither 84,000 ascetics will assemble at one place nor pure food in quantities to feed them would be available.
How so, Bhante? Please tell me.
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In the state of Kutch live Vijay Kumar and Vijaya Rani, who observe the vow of absolute celibacy. They will soon get initiated as ascetics. If you offer them food with complete devotion you can avail of an equivalent of the great reward of donating food to so many Shramans.
Hearing all this from the omniscient, Jinadas rode his chariot and left for Kutch state.
