Shrutsagar 2014 11 Volume 01 06

SR No.: 525295
Original Sutra Author: N/A
Author: Hiren K Doshi
Publisher: Acharya Kailassagarsuri Gyanmandir Koba
Publication Year: 2014
Total Pages: 84
Language: Gujarati
Classification: Magazine, India_Shrutsagar, & India
File Size: 7 MB

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SHRUTSAGAR
10
NOVEMBER-2014
and also a lion does not tolerate the one playing with its mane. Then how can I tolerate the wisdom of someone else? I have defeated great pandits and this person is no better than them. A straw is not of much importance against a hurricane which uproots huge trees and is not mighty enough to withstand the current of a flooded
river which sweeps away big elephants. Many years ago, I went on an expedition and till date, I have remained victorious and unparallelled. Since then I have been eagerly waiting for an opportunity like this, whereby I can quench my thirst of debating. With great difficulty I have got a chance and I should not miss this chance."
Saying this, Indrabhuti began to prepare himself for the visit. When his younger brother, Agnibhuti saw him doing this he said: "Brother, is there any need for an army to trap an ant? An axe is not necessary to cut a straw nor is an elephant required to uproot the beautiful lotus. I do not see the need of a great scholar like you to defeat that so called kevali1. I request you to grant me the permission to go and defeat Him". Hearing this, Indrabhuti told Agnibhuti: "Brother, you are absolutely correct. Actually speaking I do not see the necessity for you also to go and debate with Him. Even the youngest of my fivehundred disciples is capable of defeating Him, but I am unable to continue my enthusiasm to defeat Him. A thorn, even if small, is bound to prick; therefore, I myself intend to go. As it is, I have posted victory against all scholars and debators, but just as little grains drop from the mouth of an elephant while eating and while cooking and roasting.
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