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F04 Stories during Bhagawan Mahävir's Life
12 - King Shrenik's Destiny
Moral: This story tells us about how King Shrenik acquired his ayushya karma, which was indelible. Once it is acquired, it cannot be changed. Karma that is indelible cannot be changed no matter how hard one tries. Highlights:
King Shrenik acquired his indelible ayushya karma while hunting When he learned about this he begged Bhagawan Mahävir to help him change his next life of hell Bhagawan Mahävir knew that would not be possible, but he indulged King Shrenik and suggested 4 alternatives, knoing that King Shrenik would fail Buying one Samayika from Punya Shravak Asking his servant Kapila to give alms Asking his butcher Kalsaurik to not slaughter animals for one day Observe Navkarshi on one particular day
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