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These noble words of Bhagavan Mahavir removed all doubts in the minds of the senior ascetics. They started serving ascetic Atimukta with respect and devotion.
Atimukta Kumar Saint Atimukta spent many years strictly observing the ascetic code and rigorous austerities. His delicate body withered. He observed the long serial penance called Gunaratna Samvatsar. This made his body extremely weak.
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In the end he went to Vipul Giri hill, observed the ultimate penance of Sanlekhana Santhara and attained perfect, enlightened and liberated state.
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THE END The theme. This story tells us that purity and simplicity is necessary in life. The rare state of liberation that is difficult to attain even by accomplished and scholarly practicers is easily attained by unspoiled, simple and pure souls.
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