24 Characters of Tirthankara

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

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soul became wealthy deity named 'Lalitāng' in second heaven i.e. 'Ishhān Heaven'.
Dhan sārthvāh, Yuglik, first heaven, King Mahābal, second heaven like wise soul of God Rushabhdev was progressing...
Deity Lalitāng had very beautiful wife named Swayamprabhā! Lalitāng was very much infatuated towards Swayamprabhā; he was not able to live without Swayamprabhā even for a moment. After some time Swayamprabhā died because of completion of her
age.
On separation from his sweetheart frustrated Lalitāng was crying in her remembrance as “Oh... Darling! Oh... Darling!” All comforts of heaven became painful to him.
The previous birth's friend Swayambuddha who had also pursued initiation and reached peaceful death, became deity at equal level to 'Ishānendra'. His name was Dradhadharm. He recognized Lalitāng and gave condolence to him.
“Friend! Be calm! Why are you so dejected on separation of a woman? You will get more beautiful woman than Swayamprabhā.”
Lalitāng: “Friend... what ever it may be...! I love only Swayamprabhā, if you want my welfare then arrange for my reunion with her.”
“Lalitāng! You think about the present condition of your woman..."
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