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: 363 that too in a forest. The blessings earned! by him protected him in the forest. One old woman saw him and her heart was filled with affection for him. Even in such circumstances he became the owner of immeasurable wealth. So,oh human beings!' Do not fall in the illusion of maya in this world. This maya will lead you astray and take you to death. Death cannot be: foretold. It may come at any time. Therefore, build a storehouse of good deeds. whenever you get time.
Champak heard this address about the fruits of action from the mouth of Kevali Bhagwan. Waves of thouth began to arise in his mind. He thought :
“Kevali Bhagwan knows, everything. Why I not ask him about my previous birth? As a result of which blessings did I earn such immeasurable wealth ? What bad. deeds I had done in my previous birth as a result of which I was born as the son ofa maid-servant ? What relation