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COMPASSIONATE BHAGAVAN MAHAVIR
After completing his age as a god, this being was born as the son of emperor Bharat, the sovereign of Bharat-kshetra and son of Bhagavan Rishabhdev.
When he became young, one day Marichi went to the Samavasaran' of Bhagavan Rishabhdev, with his father. To listened to the discourse.
This boy is emitting strong radiation; as such; he should
be named Marichi (rays).
Only his life is meaningful who indulges in practices of penance and discipline and transcends
into deep meditation.
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The words of Bhagavan Rishabhdev filled Marichi with feelings of detachment.
Bhagavan ! Feelings of detachment overwhelm me. I want to accept Dikshao
Bhagavan Rishabhdev replied
Do as it pleases you. (Jaha
Suham Devanuppiya)
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Marichi became an ascetic and started the prescribed practices JA Samavasaran - religious assembly of tirthankar ersø. Diksha - to get initiated formally as an ascetic www.jainelibrary 6
