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the fact that they were short of money and many other means. So, Kälakācārya went to a potter's houso and dipped the nail of his little finger into a kiln prepared for baking bricks. And it turned into pure gold! He offered it to the kings; and again they started. On the way, they conquered two countries, Pānčāla and Lăța, and arrived on the borderline of Mälvā. Gardabhilla got the news of their arrival. Yet, vain he was of his powers. So, he ignored it!
Acārya knew about Gardabhilla's knowledge of Sorcery. That is why, he warned the kings saying, "Do not be lazy, even if you mark him quite neglegent about war. The king on every 8th and 14th day worships the Gardabhi Vidya (Sorcery). When thus, the whole ceremony of worshipping is completed the Sorcery herself, in the form of a Gardabhi, begins to bray, and who-so-ever hears the sound, is doomed to death! So, every one of you should remain at least three miles away from it. And let there be with me one hundred and fifty skillful archers who are expert enough to shoot the target merey by a sound, so that, as soon as the Gardabhi will open her mouth to make a sound, I shall be able to fill it with arrows" Thus le showed them the way of escaping the danger, and they did as directed. No sooner did Gardathi opened her mouth to bray, then they filled it with arrows. She lost her temper and became furioushy angry upon Garda. bhilla ! And dashed him on the earth! Then, she threw excrement and refuge on him, and in a great agitation went away. Kālara Sūri caught him and the revered noble nunSaraswti was liberated. She showed her mercy on him. So he was released. He ran away in a jungle where he was devoured by a lion. The sacred nun-Saraswati was again offered her own sacred place.
-2There ruled, in Broach, a king named Balamitra who had on elder brother named Bhānumitra. Both of them were sons of Kālaksūris' Sister. So, when they heared about the glorious deeds of Kälak Sūri they sent their secretary for him
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| SR No. | 008006 |
| Book Title | Shraman Bhagvana Mahavira Part 5 |
| Original Sutra Author | N/A |
| Author | Ratnaprabhvijay, D P Thaker |
| Publisher | Parimal Publication |
| Publication Year | 1989 |
| Total Pages | 616 |
| Language | English, Sanskrit |
| Classification | Book_English, Biography, History, & Religion |
| File Size | 14 MB |