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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increasing wanderings in the world, foolish persons do not look to what is appropriate or what is not.
3 It is strange that persons blinded by love, without know. ing the real nature of things, leave aside objects which are eviddently genuine, and accept those which are not genuine.
4-8 It is in this way-The lower lip of the female which is made of fragments of flesh is looked upon as a piece of coral; the pair of eyes which is composed of fluids is looked upon as blue-lotus; the face which is formed of several bones covered with skin is compared with the disc of the Moon; the pair of breasts which are formed with masses of flesh and fat, are com pared with goblets of gold; the pair of arms formed with bones and strips of flesh are compared with smooth stalks of a lotus plant, and the generative organs of the female from which urine and blood are oozing out, are looked upon a well of nectar. The parts, of the body of a young female are extremely contemptible, yet foolish persons ignorant about the real nature of objects, and deluded by sensual pleasures, are eager to derive pleasure from them'--Śramana Bhagavana Mahâvira Swămi-the ocean of Mercy and the ornament of the three worlds-thus explain. ed the true nature of worldly pleasures.
The thief (son of the Brāhmin) under the influence of disgust towards worldly enjoyments took Bhagavati Diksă and the whole assembly of gods, demons, human beings, and sub-human beings also became free from passion.
At this time, Mrigāvati - dévī with her lotus-like eyes expanded by the intensity of extreme joy, bowed down near the feet of śramana Bhagavāna Mahāvîra, and said - Worshipful Bhagavān! I shall take permission from King Caņda Pradyota, and then, I am desirous of having Bhāgavati Dikşâ." With these words, she went to Caņda Pradyota, and said: - O Great King! If you give mi permission, I am desirous of taking Bhāgavati Dikşå Being