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The saint said, "Dharamlabh" - a peaceful blessing Vasanttilka said, "My mistress ! It is useless to cry. One has to bear the fruits of the Karmas done in the previous births. None is able to escape one's Karmas. People think differently but happenings take their own course. Who has ever known the various states of Karma ? Therefore Devi ! take courage and endure the fruits of Karma which cannot be cured." Saying thus, she wiped the eyes of Anjana and said "Devi ! this is an unprotected terrain, so let us go to a cave nearby where we will be safe from wild beasts."
Supporting Anjana, Vasanttilka brought her to the opening of a cave, where they saw a Charan Sraman MuniA Jain Saint deep in meditation. Devoid of any fear they folded their hands and bowed to the sage. The sage having finished his meditation uplifted his right hand and gave the blessing "Dharmlabh". Vasanttilka, again bowing with devotion, narrated the full account of Anjana's life and inquired of him, "O Bhagwan ! What kind of soul has come into the
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