Book Title: Acharya Bhadrabahu Diwakar Chitrakatha 053 Author(s): Jinottamsuri, Shreechand Surana Publisher: Mahavir Seva Trust MumbaiPage 27
________________ Understanding Acharyashri's indication, Sthula- bhadra sought forgiveness. Acharvas said Son ! It is better to let knowledge become Gurudev ! extinct rather than to give it have committed to the non-deserving. I feel an unpardonable that you don't deserve more mistake. I will do than what you have whatever penance already acquired. you prescribe. But please don't stop teaching me. Other senior ascetics and citizens requested Gurudev ! At present only ascetic Sthulabhadra. has the ability to acquire the knowledge of Purvas. If you don't teach him, this vast store of knowledge will be extinct. KAYBA On repeated requests from the Sangh, Acharya shri said This is how Acharya Bhadrabahu imparted the knowledge of fourteen Purvas (the text and the meaning of Ten purvas and only the text of four Purvas) to Arya Sthulabhadra. I have respect for Sangh's feelings. Although unwillingly, I will give only the text of the remaining four Purvas. 25 Jain Education International For Private & Personal Use Only www.jainelibrary.orgPage Navigation
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