________________
242415Hd741213.
Laveshines forth when the clouds of pride are dispersed. ( 34 )
Notes :-Māna is also a sin according to the Jain theory. It is of many forms : pride of caste, family, strength, beauty, wealth, reputation, austerity, learning and landed proprietorship. There are various legends showing the pernicious results brought on by pride. It would be interesting to cite here the story of Bāhubali, brother of Bharata, the paramount king of India. Bharata conquered almost all the countries and asserted his superiority over his brothers except Bāhubali who challenged him. A duel ensued between the two brothers. Bāhubali was almost successful, but at the last stage his heart was softened with renunciation; consequently, he withdrew from all worldly affairs and got himself initiated as an ascetic. He strictly obeyed all rules of asceticism, but did not like to bow down to his younger brothers, senior in initiation. His high conceit and great pride in disregarding the seniority in initiation interfered with the attainment of Omniscience. Lord Rushabhadeva sent his daughters Brāhmi and Sundari to point out to Bāhubali his mistake; so they admonished him with the words, “ Brother, descend from the elephant (pride). ” These words brought Bahubali to his proper senses and he abandoned all his pride and was blessed with Omniscience.
માન અનર્થકારી છે–
“અમારા વિવેકરૂપ નેત્રને હરણ કરતા અહંકારે અમારે માટે અપ
578
