24 Characters of Tirthankara

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

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salvation. Dwesh (envy) is like highway to hell. Moha (fascination) drowns us in Sansar Sagar (Worldly Ocean). Kashay swallows own protectors. For courteous people it is advisable to abandon all these four enemies and pick up the wealthy way of initiation. Kingdom increases thirst of wealth."
God's lecture awaked their souls. Actually they came to have solution of this birth but God gave solution for births together. All ninety eight brothers pursued initiation. When King Bharat got this news he praised their courage and cursed himself. The empire of ninety nine brothers automatically came to King Bharat.
But, still mighty Bahubali was obstacle in the way to title of Sovereign. How can King Bharat become Sovereign till Bahubali is ruling over Bahildesh? He was acquainted with the strength of Bahubali. Hence, he sent proficient envoy named Suweg to convey message to Bahubali.
The message was read in parliament of Takshasheelā city. Bahubali was thinking over that. However, civilians and worriers were very angry on receiving this message. They were of the opinion that, "Only God Rushabh can rule us. We will not accept any other's lordship." The civilians of Bahildesh were very satisfied and happy with the Bahubali. They were ready to sacrifice even their lives for him. This incidence astonished envoy Suweg also.
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