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COMPASSIONATE BHAGAVAN MAHAVIR
When Mahavir remained silent Nandivardhan added- Knowing about Mahavir's resolution for Diksha the gods from the edge of the
universe arrived and formally requested
Alright brother! Agree to my affectionate request and wait for two more years. After that you may accept Diksha.
Mahavir accepted his brother's request and remained at home for two years leading a detached life.
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Prince Mahavir gave ten million eight hundred thousand gold coins in charity, three hours every morning for one year, just before the renunciation. Poor and rich, all came to take charity from him and returned satisfied.
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