24 Characters of Tirthankara

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

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worship Chakraratna?” After thinking for a while he came to his grandmother Marudevāmātā. Rushabh was very dear one to her. After God's initiation he cried a lot and hence, thick layer was formed on her eyes. She has lost her vision. King told her, “Oh Mother... Come... watch your son's pomp... People of whole universe (three lok) are busy in worshipping your son... You daily cry for missing him. But, now come and see your son's splendor with your insight.”
Riding on elephant both went towards the place of sermons. She was thrilled on hearing the sweet voice of divine drums. Cheerful Marudevāmātā got emotional. Due to tears the layer, which was formed, got washed out.
She saw God and place of sermons. She was very attentive and was completely engrossed. Instantly she attained Kevalgnān by destroying 'Ghātikarma'. She got expired on the spot.
King Bharat was surprised to see that amazing scene. He entered into the place of sermon. He prayed God and settled down. God started his lecture.
His subject was attainment of'Samyak Darshanpad' He lessoned that to float out from the rotational cycle of world (sansār) there is one and only one way that is 'Sarva Virti' (initiation).
Many people attained 'Samyak Darshan' after hearing to his lecture. Thousands of people pursued initiation. King Bharat's son
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