Jain Stories 02

SR No.: 011053
Original Sutra Author: N/A
Author: Mahendramuni, K C Lalwani
Publisher: A B Jain Shwetambar Terapanth Samaj
Publication Year: 1976
Total Pages: 205
Language: English
Classification: Book_English
File Size: 9 MB

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SAHASRAMALLA
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fession. And compared with the suffering undergone by Sarana, I must say, yours is nothing. It is a pity that you are so much upset."
On being asked by her son, the mother narrated Sarana's life-story (see next story) and added,
"Now, you understand, my son, how insignificant is your own suffering when compared with that of Sarana A thief must always be prepared to face situations like this. If you lose nerves, then you are unsuccessful If you are fident, success is yours."
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These words of his mother gave him confidence night, he broke into the priest's house and carried away much treasure. Happy at his success, he placed the treasure at the feet of his mother She was also very happy and she enquired wherefrom he could get so much. The son said,
"Mummy dear ! Ask it not Rather you go to the city and get me reports and reactions about the theft. Then you will know everything yourself."
In the morning, the mother went out to the city and heard people talk about a daring theft in the priest's house One lady asked if the thief could be caught and another said that the matter had been reported to the king
The king called in the police chief and rebuked him for his inefficiency and negligence to duty. Courtiers and leading citizens present at the court, all expressed alarm and promised full co-operation with the authorities in the detection of the thief The mother collected all these reports from the town and returned home Warning her son, she said,
"My son! The whole city is now up and alert to catch the thief You must be very careful in your movements
Dressed like a millionaire, Sahasramalla went first to the barber's shop. The barber welcomed such a lucrative chent After haircut, shave, nail-cut, special massage and bath, the client said,