Atmatatva Vichar Or Philosophy Of Soul

SR No.: 023322
Original Sutra Author: N/A
Author: Vijaylakshmansuri, Ghanshyam Joshi, Kirtivijay Gani
Publisher: Mohanlal D Mehta
Publication Year: 1963
Total Pages: 568
Language: English
Classification: Book_English
File Size: 39 MB

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PHILOSOPHY OF SOUL
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of his wife Jwala. The elder son was Vishnukumar and the younger son was Mahapadma. Both the sons were brilliant, valiant and intelligent. They had also mastered many lores and arts at the feet of learned teachers.
Some day, Jwaladevi got prepared the huge chariot of the lord Jineshwar; then out of jealousy Laxmidevi the other queen got prepared the chariot of Brahma. Then the festival of chariots approached and Laxmidevi requested the King Padmottara, "My chariot with Brahma should lead the procession or else I shall commit suicide." The other queen Jwaladevi said, "My chariot should certainly lead otherwise I fast to death from this very day." The king was very much confused and to avoid conflict he decided not to start the procession at all. What else could be done when both the parties are obstinate. Now Mahapadmakumar was deeply offended, as with all his importance as a prince his mother could not lead her chariot. He mentally resolved that at any cost his mother's chariot should lead the procession. So he left Hastinapur on that very night.
All came to know in the morning of his departure and all were deeply aggrieved. Vishnukumar also left in his search with a few soldiers. His efforts were in vain and he was much disappointed. He thereafter got aversion for worldly affairs and moved in the company of the saints and the monks.
Mahapadma was destined to be Chakravarti and so his arms were full of strength unparalleled. He conquered many territories and finally captured world of six continents. He arrived at Hastinapur. King Padmottara had heard of his valorous deeds so he accorded him dignified welcome. Mahapadma also got down from the elephant and fell at the feet of his parents.
By this time, Acharya Survata initiated by Shri Muni Suvrat Swami arrived at Hastinapur along with the large band of his disciples. At his preachings King Padmottara got aversion for the worldly affairs. He returned to the palace, summoned the ministers and declared his intention to renounce the worldly affairs having given over the throne to Vishnukumar. But Vishnukumar declined to accept the throne and said, "Father, I have no interest in ruling. I too desire to uplift my soul having abandoned the world. Therefore, let Mahapadma be installed."