Shraman Bhagvana Mahavira Part 5

SR No.: 008006
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

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Once he heard it ..twice...thrice and repeatedly, Yet he could not understand! His pride was wounded. He tried his level best to find out the meaning, but all his efforts were in vain!
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He, atlast, approached the nun and said, What was that 'Caka-Caka that you were uttering?" She replied, "O Brother! to an ignorant man it was 'caka caka '-it may appear to be some meaningless words' " The priest was puzzled. Meanwhile he was reminded of his vow. So he told her about it and requested her to accept him as her student. She nodded her head and added, Nuns have no right to accept malestudents. Besides I cannot tell you the meaning of that verse even!" But he again informed her of his vow. So she led him before Acārya Jinabhadra who conveyed the meaning and gave him Dikṣā. And instead of Purohita-Haribhadra (Haribhadra-a priest) he became Muni-Haribhadra ( Haribhadra-a Jaina-monk).
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"A paper-kite, and the favourble wind! What else is required then ?!" The talented fellow grasped up almost all the Jaina Scriplures within a short period; and thinking him to be a most worthy person, Guruji handed over him the management of the whole Gaccha.
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HaribhadraSūri had two nephews named Hansa and Paramahansa who were proficient in warfare. They also followed him and became his students (śisyas). In a short period they became well-versed in the Darśana Sastra, Grammer, Literature etc. 'A good face needs no paint!'
At that time in Purva-Déśa, Bauddha-Dharma was in full swing. There were Great Universities and Gurukulas conducted by them. They were helped by the kings also. Hansa and Paramahansa desired to visit the Universities and study there. They asked for their Guru's permission. The Guru looked into their destiny and thought it unadvisable to send them. Yet against his wish they started towards the east.
At last they reached Bhota Désa. As Jaina Sadhus were not admitted to a University, they put on a disguise of Bau