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Journey into Jainism
Dridhaprahaari departed from that place and started kaayotsarg at the next gate of the town. There also did the people scold him, but he pocketed all the insults. He bore all tortures with complete forgiveness and accomplished kaayotsarg. As he was adept in theft, in the same way he was resolute and steadfast in religion. He put into practice Lord Mahavira's saying, “The brave in physical action are also brave in religious affairs.” After severe penance for six months, he obtained kevalgyaana.
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