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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On hearing the above-named account of Gośālaka concealing his own self, Gramaņa Bhagavāna Mahāvira said:-Gośâlaka ! Just as a thief hids himself by holding a thread of wool, or a thread of hemp or a puff of cotion in his hand, and thinks that he is perfectly concealed, in the same way, you are desirous of concealing yourself by saying what you actually are not. Oworthy man ! Do not try to conceal yourself in this way. You are the same Mańkali-putra Qosalaka who remained with me as a self-made pupil O worthy man! It does not befit you to fraudulently conceal yourself in this way.
On hearing the perfectly true words of Śramana Bhagavana Mahāvira, Gośälaka became greatly enraged and setting forth a volley of harsh words, said -“ Wicked Kāśyapa" The time of your destruction is quite near. You are on the point of vanishing. Now, know that you will no longer remain in this world. You will not have any happiness from me. Käsyapa !"
Sarvănubhūti Anagāra-an upright and modest disciple of Śramana Bhagavāna Mahāvira-could not tolerate the insulting words of Gośālaka. He got up from his seat and going near Gośālaka he said: "O worthy Gośālaka! If any individual hears a religious saying from any holy saint, he respectfully salutes him and bows down at his feet, but Sramaņa Bhagavāna Mahavira has accepted you as his pupil and has tought you rituals and sacred learning comprised in the Jaina Āgamas. And now, you bear such malice towards him! O worthy man ! Do not do it. It does not befit you.
The good advice of Sarvănubhūti added clarified butter to the fire of wrath of Gośālaka. In stead of becoming calm, the intense anger of Gośâlaka went on increasing. Gośālaka instantly collecied Téjoleśyā and set its rays on Sarvănubhuti Anagära. By the fierce flemes of Téjolesya, the body of Sarvānubhūti Apagāra was burnt to ashes and he was born as a god in Saha. srâra Déva-loka.