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NANDISHEN
After many a rebirth he was born as an elephant.
This Sechanak is the soul that was the Brahmin. When you uttered sweet words to pacify him, he recalled the affection from earlier birth. You helped him when he needed and he felt obliged. That is why he obeys you.
Nandishen - WH
When serving Shramans begets so much punya* how highly rewarding would be to
become an ascetic and observe austerities?! I will embrace success by accept
ing ascetic discipline.
Nandishen requested -
Bhante! want to get
initiated under your auspices.
FO
Son! It is not advisable
yet. You should wait
for your karmas to mature
Bhante! I am
filled with intense detachment. I don't want to lead worldly life
OXXO
COOOO
Son! To suffer the unalterable
karmas is inevitable and
no one can avoid it. Don't be so hasty?
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