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26. विवाह
बचपन से श्री वर्धमान वैराग्य जीवन के प्रति उन्मुख रहे थे; अतः उनको वैवाहिक जीवन पर प्रीति नहीं थी। फिर भी यवनकाल के प्राप्त होने पर, माता-पिता की बात मान कर उन्होंने कलिंग राज्य के राजा जित-शत्रु की पुत्री यशोदा से विवाह किया। इन्हे प्रियदर्शना नाम की पुत्रिका हुई।
26 MARRIAGE
From his early childhood Vardhamana was reluctant to enjoy material pleasures; so, he never wanted to lead a married life. However, he would not say no to the earnest desire of his parents and bowed to their aspirations. As a result of this act of filial obedience, Vardhamana had to marry Yashoda the daughter of Jitashatru the king of Kalinga. In due course, the couple were blessed with a daughter, Priyadarshana.
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