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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He sent away his wife to her father's place along with his second son.
en he called a most unreliable and vociferous servant and told him, "Listen, the prince had precious ornaments. So I killed him by twisting his neck. Now I am afraid of the king and therefore leave my house. I would conceal myself somewhere. Do not disclose this secret and give an ingenious reply.” With these instructions the courtier left the house for Nityamitra's place.
Nityamitra saw the courtier approaching with anxieties. He smelt something wrong. The courtier said, “Dear friend, I regret, I plead guilty of an offence punishable with death. The king shall certainly hang me. Please protect me."
When Nityamitra inquired in details he said, “Being allured by the ornaments of the prince I have killed the prince and now I fear, the king. Kindly protect me.”
Nityamitra said, “Oh! havoc! The murder of a prince cannot be concealed. The royal soldiers will shortly arrive and search in every nook and corner of my house. If you are found here, I am undone. Kindly leave this place secretly without any delay. Resort to soine other place.”
The courtier made many earnest requests in vain to allow him a shelter. Nityamitra flung the doors in his face and did not even wish him "good bye.” He breathed air of relief on the courtier's departure.
The courtier realised the selfish nature of this friend and he left for Parvamitra's place, his second friend. There also he narrated the same account and requested him to afford shelter. Parvamitra said. "I know, it is my duty to help you but I am a man with my family. I have no place to hide you. What condition my family members would be reduced to, if the king is angry with me. Kindly arrange to go to some other place.” Despite many requisitions Parvamitra did not agree to afford shelter and the courtier realised him as a selfish person.
Now from here the courtier proceeded to Juharmitra's place. Seeing his arrival, Juharmitra offered him a cordial welcome and asked for any service he could render. The courtier related the whole incident and requested to afford shelter. Juharmitra said that he was very fortunate to receive him and render services in any capacity. Thereupon, the courtier stayed with him.