Jain Legend Vol 2

SR No.: 007595
Original Sutra Author: N/A
Author: Hastimal Maharaj, Shuganchand Jain, P S Surana
Publisher: Hastimal Maharaj Shugan C Jain P S Surana
Publication Year: 2011
Total Pages: 342
Language: English
Classification: Book_English
File Size: 2 MB

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everyday, by adopting new methods and techniques to somehow attract him towards her. However, Ascetic Sth labhadra did not swerve even a little from his holy path and with total control over the senses continuously advanced on the path of spiritual attainment. Ultimately, when the four months were closing in, Ko astonished by rya Sth labhadra's remarkable ability to control his senses, acceding her defeat, ceased all efforts to attract him. She knelt before his feet and reproached herself and begged for forgiveness.
Thereupon, listening to rya Sth labhadra's discourse, Ko expressed her deep faith in the religion and she took initiation into Female-votaryDharma from him and served him with a pious heart.
After four months, the first three disciples blemishlessly accomplishing their vows came back to their Guru. crya Sambh tavijaya rose a little from his seat and welcoming them said, “Welcome to you, "O Monks who performed arduous penance!"
When c rya Sambh tavijaya saw rya Sth labhadra returning from the mansion of Ko , the courtesan; he at once got up from his seat and greeted him saying, “O noble monk who attained the unattainable! Welcome to you”.
The three disciples were jealous of Sth labhadra as he was given a greater welcome and more honour. The envious disciples talked among themselves,“ rya Sth labhadra is the son of a minister, so our prejudiced Guru addressed him as “Du karadu karak r” (one who attained the unattainable) and showed him more respect. If by staying in a luxurious mansion and relishing six-course meals, one acquires such a title, then let us in the next monsoon season, definitely do the same and achieve the same title".
Thereafter, c rya Sambh tavijaya with his disciples wandered other places. For eight months he visited many lands and uplifted many souls. Soon the monsoon season approached once again.
Competition against Sth labhadra
The disciple, who meditated near the lion's cave, for four months in the previous monsoon season, approached the Guru and with all humility,
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