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then, she went away. It is realy wonderful that persons causing troubles to śramaņa Bhagavān Mahāvīra get wearied of them, but he himself did not mind them at all!
Then, śramana Bhagavan Mabāvīra went to Lobārgala Nagara which was furnished with fine public buildings and market-places, and which was known as one of the most beautiful cities of the world. It was ruled by a king named Jitasatru who was like a lion in destroying proud enemies, and elephants in the form of brave warriors King Jitasatru had a quarrel with the king of the boundary-line of his kingdom, consequently, officers of his state minutely examined all foreigners. Some of the officers, on seeing Śramaņa Bhagavān Mahāvira, caught hold of him, thinking bim to be a spy as they could not receive a satisfactory reply, and brought him immediately into the presence of the King,
At that time, immediately on seeing, Sramana Bhagavān Mahävīra there, the astrologer Utpalaka, bowed down joyfully at his lotus-like feet with extreme horripilation, and told the King :-"Ah ! This illustrious man is not a spy. He is the same person-Jineśvara śramaņa Bhagavān Mahävira-the enblem of dignity of the royal family of King Siddhārtha-sovereign of the ecclisiastical world-who brought delight to the hearts of the distressed and needy persons by his munificent gifts of gold for one year, and who has renounced the world. Have you not ever heard the fame of the Lord of the gods whose lotus-like feet are worshipped by gods, angels and kings ! In case you are not inclined to believe in my words, you satify yourself by critically examining his hands marked with signs of Cakra (wheel) gadā (mace) Kalasa ( a jar-shaped vessel with a nozzle used for god -worship) and Kamala (lotus )." Becoming perfectly convinced, King Jitaśatru set both Bramaņa Bhagavān Mabăvira and Gośā'a free from bondage, and gave them due respects.
śramana Bhagavān Mahavira then went to Purimatāla Nagara, and remained there in religious contemplation,
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| SR No. | 008002 |
| Book Title | Shraman Bhagvana Mahavira Part 2 Vibhag 1 |
| Original Sutra Author | N/A |
| Author | Ratnaprabhvijay, D P Thaker |
| Publisher | Parimal Publication |
| Publication Year | 1989 |
| Total Pages | 623 |
| Language | English, Sanskrit |
| Classification | Book_English, Biography, History, & Religion |
| File Size | 14 MB |