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Gautam etc. 11 Brahmins came to attend his lecture and to clear their doubts. They pursued initiation and God's administration was established. Indrabhuti etc. eleven became God's ganadhars and Chandanbālā etc. became the nuns of God. Many people also became Shrāvak in real sense.
Honourable God Mahāveer attained Kevalgyān at the age of 42 years. Afterwards, he roamed for 30 years in various villages and cities and did great favour to many souls during this period.
From Apāpāpuri he came to Brāhmaṇkund city. He inspired past parents Devānandā and Rushabhdutt; and they both pursued initiation.
Then God came to Kshatriyakund city. He inspired daughter Priyadarshanā and son-in-law Jamāli. They pursued initiation. Along with Jamāli and Priyadarshanā other 500 princes and 1000 princesses pursued initiation.
Jamāli learned eleven parts of our Āgam. He was conducting lecture for more then 1000 saints.
Once, Jamāli Muni came to Shrāvasti city. Jamāli Muni was suffering from severe acidity. He ordered other saints to arrange his bed.
Jamāli was unable to tolerate the pain. And hence, he became angry. He saw that saints were arranging the bed. Saints told that bed is ready. At that time Jamāli's conceit arose. He yelled, “When work is in progress it can not be said that work is done... I do not agree with God's principle.” Many saints went to God after looking
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