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Monk-life and Emergency.
"It is not right to break one's righteous rules out of fear of suffering like hunger, etc., and to seek their remedy; the welfare of the world is truly dependent on the world, and my welfare is dependent on me; it is true that I could not serve the world as much as I wanted to; but the feeling of that service is present in my soul and I will fulfill it in the next birth; at this time, it is not appropriate to spoil self-interest in the hope of the welfare of the world; therefore, I must now take the vow of 'Sallekhana' and, sitting in anticipation of death, peacefully renounce this body for the sake of Dharma." With this determination, Samantabhadra went to his venerable Gurudev, who was old, austere, and adorned with many virtues, to seek permission for the Sallekhana vow and told him the whole story of his illness. At the same time, he declared to him that his illness seemed incurable and that taking refuge in 'Sallekhana' in the state of incurable illness is said to be the best, * he humbly requested that 'now you kindly grant me permission to take Sallekhana and bless me that I may be able to perform it courageously and willingly.' Hearing this announcement and request of Samantabhadra, the Guru remained silent for a while, he cast a serious look at Samantabhadra's face and then from his
'Rajavala Katha' it is known that Samantabhadra's Gurudev was present at that time and Samantabhadra went to him to seek permission for Sallekhana, but it could not be known what his name was.
* Upsarge Durbhikshe Jarsi Rujaayan Cha Nipratikare. Dharmaaya Tanu Vimochanamaahu: Sallekhanaamaryaah || 122 ||
-Ratnakarandaka.
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