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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Change of Heart
Indrabh ti prostrating on Lord's feet and expressing everlasting gratitude through his eyes, uttered in a voice choked with emotion, “Oh, Lord! I totally surrender myself to Thee."
The magnificent words of Omniscient Lord Mah v ra quenched the thirst of Indrabh ti Gautama - the truth seeker and the seed of spirituality already sown in his sacred, serene, peaceful heart suddenly sprouted, put forth foliage, bore flowers and fruits.
As he was left with no delusion over the past importunities, and strictly adhered to truth which he had cast in his life, the moment he got enlightened, he dedicated everything on to the lotus feet of Lord Mah v ra, without any second thoughts, and firmly decided to get initiated at his feet.
He prayed with folded hands, “Oh! My Lord! I have full faith in you. I am willing to lead the rest of my life at your pious feet. So please include me in your auspicious Dharma and sanctify me by initiating in rama a monkhood”.
The compassionate Lord Mah v ra with nectar filled words “Ah suham, Dev uppiy !" directed Indrabh ti to do whatever he felt was right. Indrabh ti, together with his 500 disciples, decided to follow the footsteps of his Guru on the spiritual path.
While Indrabh ti Gautama was aspiring to be initiated as a Monk, Lord Mah v ra, listening to the former's inner prayer and passion, knew that he will become his first Ga adhara. In 557 BC, 500 BC in the month of Vai kha on 11th ukla, Lord himself made Indrabh ti Gautama his chief disciple and gave Sarvavirati rama a initiation, i.e. total detachment / renunciation and acceptance of five major vows (Pamca Mah vrata).
After hearing the news that Indrabh ti along with his 500 disciples, became the disciples of Lord Mah v ra, in due course Agnibh ti,
V yubh ti, rya Vyakta, rya Sudharm each with 500 disciples, Ma dita and Maurya Putra, with their 350 students each, and Akampita, Acala Bhrt, Met rya and Prabh sa with their 300 disciples each, came
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