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Mahavir, Anand Gathapati’s joy knew no bounds. He bowed to T
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the Lord and said—“Bhante! I have full faith in the discourse. I
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acceptable to me. O, honoured by gods ! Many kings, chiefs,
respectable nobles, householders have left their families and so
adopted monkhoodat yourfeet. But I am not courageous enough O
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to adopt monkhood. However, I wish to undertake twelve vows
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of the householder (Shravak) that include five Anu Vrats and
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seven Shiksha Vrats (disciplinary vows).”
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“O blessed by the Angels ! You do what you wish to do.
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But never delay in putting into practice the noble things.” O
TRO We S adl-gear—teaionel | aaa SH site ar tasty
PAM Wa Askas—Teal GT Ae, WA-weaIT aT aihtrarh) sehas—san &
WE Ae |
Explanation of important words—Ishwar—well-to-do.
Talwar—bodyguards of the king. Madambik—headof cluster
ofvillages. Kautumbik—thehead ofthe family.
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