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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They sought their parents' permission. The parents said, “Sons, we have abundant wealth which can last for seven generations. Our wealth is inexhaustible; so eat, drink and make merry. What is the use of undertaking risky sea-voyage ? Moreover the wise have said, Excess of anything should always be avoided."
But they were very firm in their resolve. So the parents acceded to their desire and the sons set off for the sea voyage with ships loaded with cargo of groceries.
For a few days everything was fine and they spent their time in merry-making. Thereafter strong hurricane blew fast and the ship started tossing about on the sea-waters. The structure of ship gave way and the crew plunged under the sea and the grocery worth millions sank to the bottom of the sea. Fortunately both the sons of the merchant caught hold of a log of wood. They swam to the coast safely and landed on an island.
It was indeed a risky job to land on an unknown island, but there was another course left for them. They gathered some wild fruits and took their luncheon. They drank coconut-water and rested on a slab of stone. Now they remembered their city Champa, their parents and their words of advice. But now they thought of proper course of action they should follow.
In the meanwhile a strange-looking woman appeared before them. She wielded a sword in her hand and assumed an excited look on her face.
She said, with a frown, “Oh! travellers, where have you come from? Do you know what this place is ? This is the island known as Ratnadwipa and I am the queen Rayana devi. How could you arrive here without my permission ?"
The merchant's sons were very brave and could not be overpowered by anyone. Still they could judge the times and said, “Lady! we have not arrived here, only adverse conditions have dragged us here. If you think we are guilty, pardon us."
Rayana devi said, “Your offence is very grave, punishable with death. But I grant you pardon only on one condition that you should come to my palace and please me with amorous dalliance."