24 Characters of Tirthankara

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

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but, powerful Bahubali was surrounded by proud even after initiation. He thought, "Oh... If right now I will go to meet God I have to bow my younger ninety eight brothers who had pursued initiation before me. I will meet God only after having Kevalgyan."
Time passes very fast. Twelve months passed. Bahubali did nonstop fasts. He was uninterruptedly meditating. He endured each and every type of vexations and exertions. But, still he has not attained Kevalgyān.
Benevolent God was aware of Bahubali's thoughts. He immediately sent Brahmi and Sundari to lesson Bahubali.
Obeying God, both came to their brother. Bahubali was surrounded by creeper and trees. It was difficult to recognize him. Both rotated him thrice and bowed him. Emotionally they requested, "Veera...! Morā gaj thaki utaro...! Gaj chade Keval na hoy (Brother! Come down from the proud like elephant. Proud person can not attain Kevalgnan) Bahubali was staggered! "Am I riding on elephant?"
"Oh...Obviously it is true! I am riding on proud like elephant. How will I attain Kevalgyan? Now, straight away I am going to bow my younger brothers!"
Bahubali stepped up and instantly attained Kevalgyān.
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