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Muni Somachandra asked - Gurudev, is it not
possible to acquire such glow of knowledge now?
KALIKALA SARVAJNA HEM CHANDRACHARYA
Gurudev, please Why not, but that show me the path. I would require
want to have a dip very difficult
in the ocean of endeavour
knowledge
Son, the active seat of Saraswati, the goddess
of learning is in Kashmir. You can attain your goal if you go there, worship and invoke
Saraswati.
Muni Somachandra pondered for some time -
I can submit my whole life for acquir
ing knowledge. Kashmir is not
too far.
After serious deliberation Muni Somachandra said to GurudevGurudev, I wish to go
Son, in my mind I see a glimpse to Kashmir to invoke
of your illustrious future. You will goddess Saraswati.
be the instrument of boundless Please give your
spread of the glory of the Order of blessings.
Jina and scriptural knowledge.
At an auspicious moment, under the directions of Gurudev, Muni Somachandra left for Kashmir with a junior ascetic. On their way to Kashmir they arrived at Khambhat city.
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#The ancient pilgrim place called Stambhan,
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