Acharya Bhadrabahu Diwakar Chitrakatha 053

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

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The sadhvis went outside the garden to the opening of the cave
Hey! There
is a lion sitting here.
Brother!
When we came earlier you were not here. A lion was sitting.
The sadhvis once again rushed to the cave. Ascetic Sthulabhadra was engrossed in his studies.
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It appears that something untoward has happened. Let's go and inform Acharyashri.
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It was me. I had done all
that to give you a surprise.
The sadhvis returned after some time.
The nervous sadhvis came to Acharyashri with the news. He meditated for two minutes and said
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That is your brother not a lion, Go and pay homage to him.
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In the evening ascetic Sthulabhadra came to Acharyashri. The guru said in harsh tone
Son! Pride of knowledge blocks progress. You acquired knowledge but could not digest it.