24 Characters of Tirthankara

Author(s): Harshshilvijay, Kulshilvijay
Publisher: Aatmashreya Prakashan

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“Oh! I made a big blunder... I have not looked after these mahātmās from the day they joined the caravan! In this poor time others are eating fruits and roots. Whereas these mahātmās don't even touch these things. Instantaneously I am going to see them..."
He immediately went to mahātmā's place and was astonished by looking at the atmosphere over there!
Some mahātmās were meditating, some were busy in studying (Swādhyāy)! Some were imparting knowledge to others (Vāchnā). All were very cheerful...
Dhan sārthvāh bowed to Āchāryabhagwant. Āchārya Mahārāj very politely said 'Dharmlābh'...
Dhan: “God! Kindly excuse me! No one will be as lethargic and ungrateful as me! From the very first day of caravan I had neither bowed nor visited you to ask for your wellbeing.
I forgot about your very presence in the caravan... in this difficult time I didn't look after for arranging innocent food and water for you. Kindly pardon me for my faults.”
Mahātmā: “Fortunate man! We don't have any difficulty in your caravan. You had protected us against all problems arising on the way. Your companions also provide us proper food and water. You don't worry about it”
“God! You are great and full of good qualities! Whereas I am mean. I am ashamed of my behavior. Kindly send mahātmās to my place and give me opportunity of providing food.”
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