24 Characters of Tirthankara

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

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Day before initiation God vowed for Chhattha penance (two days fasts) God was mum from the day of initiation. Everyday God was wandering for innocent bhikshā. The area surrounded to him was getting holistic.
The people were unaware about the rules of innocent bhikshā. Hence, when God comes they used to offer him ornaments, pearls, jewels, beautiful ladies, sachit fruits (raw fruits) etc. But, God was progressing silently.
The masters who had pursued initiation along with God were also unaware about rules of innocent bhikshā. They thought, “God neither eats anything nor tells us anything. How will we bear this hunger?” They started living in huts near Ganges shore. They used to satisfy their hunger with fruits and roots. They became matted hair saint and were meditating God.
Nami and Vinami, sons of Kutchh and Mahākutchh were out of town when God divided states before initiation. They came back to Vinitā and demanded their rights in states. Bharat Mahārājā assigned some states to them but, they told “We will take state from God only.” They came to God and demanded state.
God didn't give any answer as he has already disconnected all the relations with world. Both prayed God round the clock.
Once Nāgraj Dharņendra saw poignant prayer of these two and pleasantly gifted Gauri, Pragnapti etc 48,000 vidyas (knowledge) to
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