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SHRAMAN MAHAVIR
I have already raised this issue with Kumar We are all present today I say, let's conclude the matter once for all'
'The conclusion is that you may kindly forsake to impede my course, 'said Kumar vigorously
Nandiwardhan said, 'It is a sheer impossibility Kumar, I know your non-violence shall not allow you to inflict more injuries to our already bleeding hearts
Nandiwardhan pressed his point indefatigably to bend Kumar peforce 'I must renounce the householdership I will not budge from this course I proceed on my odyssey to fulfill a great mission I beseech your kind co-operation to that end What makes you hamper me?' In a single breath Kumar vented himself fully
Nandiwardhan had realised that Kumar could not be held back for all times and hence a brutal adamancy was pintless 'I am keen to retain you but not for all times Kumar.'
'Till when, then ?
I wish you to abide till the state observes the mourning of our late royal parent's demise Thereafter you may renounce the world'
'How long shall we be in mourning ? 'For two years only '1 'It is too long a duration' 'Howsoever lengthy it be, you have to honour it'
Suparshwa supported Nandiwardhan Kumar saw no respite from their ever growing pressure Then I should yield to it but in my own way, he thought
Kumar said, 'I can agree but on one commitment from
you'
'What is it?' spoke out both together
'I can stay here for two years only if in the household I enjoy the full privilege to practise my own spiritual course, not otherwise'
Both the parties to the commitment mutually agreed
1 'Awashyakchurni', first part p 249, 'Acharangachurni p 304
| SR No. | 011093 |
| Book Title | Shraman Mahavira |
| Original Sutra Author | N/A |
| Author | Dineshchandra Sharma |
| Publisher | Mitra Parishad Calcutta |
| Publication Year | 1976 |
| Total Pages | 351 |
| Language | English |
| Classification | Book_English |
| File Size | 13 MB |