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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his mine and sat at the place for three nights and days. The teacher asked him, Have you stayed here to have our test or is there any other object in doing so?" Hearing these words Sarvadéva said, "As I desire to tell your holiness a significant matter, I have come here to request you" Being pacified by the teacher, Sarvadéva continued, "My father was highly respected by the King, who used to give him many gifts He has left this world but I have failed to find out his buried treasure. It will be an act of great obligation to me if your holiness shows it by applying the power of your knowledge" The great teacher who happened to appreciate an opportunity acceeded to the request, made and demanded half of the acquisitions as a return. As the Brahmin agrred to pay half of the acquisitions, the teacher then remarked, "Out of your possessions half will be selected according to my wish." Then, selecting people as witnesses, the Aūrū (the great teacher) showed the hidden treasure with the power of his knowledge. Digging the earth according to the directions of the teacher, 40 lacs of gold comes were obtained. After the lapse of some time, Sarvadéva requested the Guru to have his half share, but the disinterested teacher did not feel its need. Hence, instead of wealth, one of Sarvadéva's two sons was demanded as the proposed share According to the maxim - the eggs of a peacock require no colouring'-both sons of Sarvadeva possessed bright foreheads. Dhanapala had become a companion of the King Bhoja The Guru thought that if they accept Jaina-diksā, it would bring about a great progress to the Jain religious rule Such an idea had led the Guru to put forth such a demand. Listening to the words of the teacher, the Brahmin was engrossed in deep thinking, and then he replied "I shall give, and went home" He lost his sleep on account of his being greatly worried He lay down on his cot without having sleep In the mean time, Dhanapâla came from the palace Seeing his greatly worried, he inquired of him the reason of his anxiety. Sarvadéva told him every thing, which enraged Dhanapala who left his father after rebuking him, and showing great indiffernce
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