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[ viata Notes :-One comes alone in this world and leaves it unaccompanied, so, he only is responsible for his actions. Bearing this in mind, he must build and work up his fùturity.
In order to illustrate this Bhāvanā' the following story will suffice. A king named Nami was attacked by burning fever. He could not find ease even by the use of medicines prescribed by highly proficient physicians. Application of sandal wood by rubbing was prescribed by some eminent physicians. All the queens being terrified of being widowed began to rub the king's body. Their bangles jingled, so the king irritably exclaimed against the worrying din. Each queen tore off all bangles on her hand save one. ( Otherwise it would appear as anticipating widowhood ) Asked by the king they explained what they did. At once the real idea flashed on his mind. He then clearly realized the truth underlying this reflection and became an ascetic. Indra, in the guise of a Brahmin, came to dissuade him from the right path. They entered into a long instructive dialogue but the ascetic Nami remained firm. Being thus convinced of his firmness, Indra again assumed his own form and highly praised the ascetic Namiraja....
From this story one must clearly understand that he would be born alone and must die alone. No one, however, strong in worldly relations, friendship, authority and possessions, is able to accompany him. fra Gladi . “ ભયંકર સંસારવનમાં પ્રાણિઓ એકલાજ ગમનાગમન કરી રહ્યા
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