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The collection of stories here, in the chapter on conduct, is about a special type of medicine called Sanjeevani, which revives life. This is the story of Sanjeevani, which illustrates four principles. The meaning of this story can be understood from the following:
There was a city called 'Swastimati', filled with citizens. In this city, there was a Brahmin's daughter, and she had a friend who was the object of her unwavering love. Later, they both got married and started living in different places.
One day, the Brahmin's daughter started worrying about her friend. So, she went to her friend's place and saw her immersed in sorrow and grief. She asked her, "Friend, why is your face so pale?" Her friend replied, "I am unfortunate, because of my wicked husband." The Brahmin's daughter said, "Don't be sad! There is no difference between sorrow and poison, sorrow is like poison. I will turn your husband into a bull using a root." Saying this, she gave her the root and went to her father's house.
Later, the unhappy Brahmin's daughter gave the root to her husband, and immediately he turned into a strong bull. Then, she felt remorse in her heart and thought, "How can this man, who was capable of all tasks, become like this again?" After that, she started taking him out every day to graze with a group of bulls.
One day, the bull was resting under a banyan tree. A couple of celestial beings, who were also resting on the branches of the tree, started talking to each other. One of the celestial beings said, "This bull is not like this by nature, but because of a contrary quality. His wife gave him a root." The other celestial being asked, "How can he become a man again?" The first celestial being replied, "By using another root." The female celestial being asked, "Where is it?" He said, "It is under this tree."
Hearing this, the animal's wife (the Brahmin woman), who was filled with remorse, started grazing the bull without knowing the secret. She let him graze freely, and while grazing, he ate the root. Immediately, the bull turned back into a man.
This is an example that suggests absolute impartiality. It does not favor any particular philosophy or opinion. But it is a gentle teaching that encourages all seekers of truth to find the essence of 'Sanjeevani' through meditation. This policy is excellent for those who are starting on the path of Dharma, as it encourages them to take rebirth.