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Understanding Acharyashri's indication, Sthula- bhadra sought forgiveness. Acharvas said
Son ! It is better to let knowledge become Gurudev ! extinct rather than to give it have committed to the non-deserving. I feel an unpardonable that you don't deserve more mistake. I will do
than what you have whatever penance already acquired.
you prescribe. But please don't stop teaching
me.
Other senior ascetics and citizens requested
Gurudev ! At present only ascetic Sthulabhadra. has the ability to acquire the knowledge of Purvas. If you don't teach him, this vast store of knowledge will
be extinct.
KAYBA
On repeated requests from the Sangh, Acharya shri said
This is how Acharya Bhadrabahu imparted the knowledge of fourteen Purvas (the text and the meaning of Ten purvas and only the text of four Purvas) to Arya Sthulabhadra.
I have respect for Sangh's feelings. Although unwillingly, I will give only the text of the remaining
four Purvas.
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