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KALIKALA SARVAJNA HEM CHANDRACHARYA At the end of the discourse when the crowd dispersed, At this point an elderly person came there. Kumarpal came to Acharyashri alone. Acharyashri saw Acharyashri said as if some brilliant gem was wrapped in dirty clothes. His penetrating gaze at once recognized that radiant face. He lifted his hand to bless -
You recognize him? The prime
minister of Dharmalabh!* When did you come?
Gujarat, Udayan
Gurudev, one may gain religiosity only if he is out of troubles. I wander around to save my life. Not even a morsel has entered my mouth for seven days. Is it my fate to burn this
way in the fire of miseries?
Udayan stared at Kumarpal and tried to recognize him. Acharyashri said —
Kumarpal! Soon you will become the king
of Gujarat.
Kumar, the words of a yogi are never false.
Gurudev! My
condition is worst than a beggar today. What you say appears to be impossible.
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# A term of general blessing uttered by a Jain ascetic.
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