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FIFTEENTH CHAPTER: THE NANDI-FRUIT : INTRODUCTION
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Title-Nandiphale--Nandiphal--a fruit. Nandi is a toxic tree. Using it as a metaphor, the fatal results of becoming irrational under the influence of mundane illusive attractions have been explained. The warning about the poison of sorrow camouflaged by pleasures is given by sagacious persons. Those who are devoid of reason and do not give heed suffer the grave consequences. Those who remain rational progress upward.
Gist of the story-Dhanya merchant of Champanagari plans to go to Ahicchatra city for business. He invites all and sundry, rich and poor, to accompany him, accepting the responsibility of their needs and conveniences during the journey. On the way he warns everyone accompanying him about the forest of Nandi trees to be crossed. These trees appear inviting due to their lush green foliage, beautiful flowers and tasty fruits. But the fruits and leaves and even the shade of these trees are toxic. So, no one should rest under their shade or eat their fruits. Everyone should use other trees for their needs. When the caravan reached these trees he once again repeated the warning.
In spite of the warning many people were attracted by the trees. They forgot the warning, took rest under these trees and consumed the fruits. All these persons were happy to start with, but later died of the poison. Those who could discipline themselves kept their distance from the trees. They were distressed in the beginning, but in the end were contented and safe.
Dhanya reached Ahicchatra with his caravan and after conducting his business returned to Champa. In later part of his life he got initiated and lived a disciplined spiritual life. He reincarnated as a god and will attain liberation after taking birth in the Mahavideh area.
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5 CHAPTER-15 : THE NANDI-FRUIT
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