Acharya Bhadrabahu Diwakar Chitrakatha 053

Author(s): Jinottamsuri, Shreechand Surana
Publisher: Mahavir Seva Trust Mumbai

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He wrote a book on astrology and went to the king's assembly
Please work for the
well-being of people My this book,
with the help of all your Varaha Samhita,
knowledge. I give you contains the knowl
the prestigious post edge given to me by
of the State Priest the sun god.
On getting the post of the State Priest, Varahamihir was in the seventh heaven. Now he moved about in the palanquin provided by the state. Four staff-bearers accompanied. Ahead moved bards singing in his praise. Innocent people offered him gifts.
Hail State Priest
Varahamihir!
Joyous king asked Varahamihir about the future of the child
After some time Acharya Bhadrabahu arrived in the garden of Pratishthanapur. The king came to pay homage to Acharyashri with his family and Varahamihir. Just then a person came and congratulated the king
O priest! Tell me about the future of the child ? How long
will he live?
Congratulations,
sire ! The queen has just now given
birth to a son.
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