Shraman Bhagvana Mahavira Part 2 Vibhag 2

SR No.: 008003
Original Sutra Author: N/A
Author: Ratnaprabhvijay, D P Thaker
Publisher: Parimal Publication
Publication Year: 1989
Total Pages: 802
Language: English, Sanskrit
Classification: Book_English, Biography, History, & Religion
File Size: 20 MB

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For the present, you abstain from taking Dikṣā You have still to experience some Karma prejudicial to good conduct which is the result of enjoyments in previous life. What harm is there if you remain in your own house for some time? O son 1 adyenturous deeds do not bear good fruit. An act, done at the right moment, actually accomp.ishes the work. Corn does not grow in the absence of requisite time, although it may have been profusely sprinkled with water. The Kumāra replied “ O deity ! Why do you talk thus ? How can I leave off the idea of renunciation adopted by myself ? Or, how can there be any act prejudicial to good conduct, for one who is destitute of company of wicked persons, and whose body has become dried up by severe austerities "
Having thus disregarded the the advice of the deity, Nandiséņa Kumāra swiftly went to the Samavasarana. There also, śramaņa Bhagavān Mahāvîra advised him not to be hasty. However, neglecting the future break of celibacy likely to occur by his adventurous act, Nandiséņa Kumāra took Diksā from the Worshipful Lord. Then observing fastings of two days, three days, etc and practising severe austerities, Nandiséņa Muni went to numerous villages and towns in company with Sramana Bhagavān Mahāyira. He studied various Šāstras and he used to meditate on their meanings constantly. Living near the lotus-like feet of Sramaņa Bhagavān Mahāvira, the ascetic suffered troubles with a steady heart Ready in the observance of his religious duties, and bearing great repugnance towards sensual enjoyments, Nandiséņa Muni always remained in perfect tranquility of mind.
One day, however, the worthy Muni went out alone on a begging-tour for a break-fast after a two-days' fasting, and by mistake, entered a prostitute's house saying 'Dharma Läbha' to her. The prostitute smilingly said: 'O Sadhu 1 Except the Artha-lābha (gai'of wealth). I have nothing to do with your