Acharya Bhadrabahu Diwakar Chitrakatha 053

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

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One day Acharya Bhadrabahu invited the whole Sangh and said
After me the responsibility of directing the religious order rests with ascetic Sthulabhadra.
My end is near In your presence I want to accept the ultimate vow and abandon my
earthly body.
DAGEN
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In presence of the Sangh Acharyashri commenced his meditation and critical introspection. After some time he abandoned his earthly body.
FORES
Alas! The sun of knowledge has set.
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THE END
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# His period - 94 to 170 ANM (433-357 BC).