Acharya Bhadrabahu Diwakar Chitrakatha 053

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

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The king also requested Acharyaar
Tam lucky to have an omniscient-disciple Shrutkevali as well as great astrologer Mahapundit Varahamihir before me. I request both of you to
answer my questions. man
TAcharyashri remained silent. Impulsive Varahamihir said at once
This newborn child will live hundred years. He will be more intelligent famous and valourous
than you.
Aura
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The king now turned towards Acharyashri
At these words Varahamihir was irritated with hurt ego
Bhagavan ! Why
an omniscientdisciple like you
is silent?
King ! Bitter truth is painful. One who listens to it gets sad. Therefore it is better
to remain silent.
Tell me, what is so bitter about it? Is my predic
tion wrong?
On repeated requests from the king Acharyashri
Varahamihir was red with anger
Listen, O king! The truth is that this newborn has a very short life. On the seventh day from now he will die
because of a cat. STE
This is a white lie. My knowledge
of astrology can never go
wrong.
We will know of the truth just in
seven days.
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