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Afterwards King Meghrath handed over lordship to his son Meghsen and became busy in his own activity. Once he did three days fast and was mediating. Ishanendra came and saluted him. He said, "Namo Bhagwate Tubhyam" (God! I Bow you!) Instantly Indrāni asked Ishanendra, "Oh...Dear! Nobody is here then to whom you are bowing...?
"I am bowing to King Meghrath who did three days fast and is meditating. He will become Tirthankar in future." Listening to this both Indrānis; Airupā and Surupā came to King Meghrath to test him. They started doing suitable exertions on him. They also tried to seduced him but King Meghrath was stable. At last both Indrānis apologized for their behaviour. Next day Tirthankar God Dhanrath came to the city. King Meghrath along with his brother pursued initiation from him. He did Vishasthānak penance and constituted Tirthankar Namkarma. He accepted Anashan and had peaceful death at Ambertilak Mountain.
The birth of King Meghrath was the best instance of boundless mercy in the heart of God Shantinath. God Shantinath remained cool and calm in each and every situation right from his first birth as King Shrishen to twelfth birth as God Shantinath. Hence, he was most appropriately baptized as 'SHANTINĀTH'. In eleventh birth he became Mahardhik deity at Anuttar plane of Sarvārthsiddha heaven.
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