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COMPASSIONATE BHAGAVAN MAHAVIR When Vardhaman became a youth his parents Forced by his parents Mahavir married one day said OR
Yashoda, the daughter of king Samarvir. Son ! Even if you have no desire to marry, you should do so in order to fulfill our wishes.
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By the time Mahavir became 28 years old. His father, king Siddhartha and mother, queen Trishla had expired.
Prince Vardhaman approached his elder brother Nandivardhan to seek permission. Wher. Nandivardhan heard about Diksha he became sad.
Now I should take Diksha and follow the harsh path of penance
and discipline.
Brother ! I have not yet been able to overcome the shock of the death of our parents. If you too go away,
who will give me support?
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