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Ascetic Atimukta Kumar Shraman, who thus predicted about Devaki was the son of king Ugrasen and younger brother of Kamsa.
When Kamsa ascended the throne of Mathura, with the help of Vasudev, his father Ugrasen ruled over the kingdom. Inspired by the animosity of earlier birth Kamsa imprisoned his own father and took over the reigns of Mathura. Cruel attitude and lascivious activities of Kansa poisoned the atmosphere of the palace. Wine and meat and other non-Arya activities became the order of the day.
Atimukta Kumar, the younger brother of Kamsa had spiritual inclinations since his early age. He was a devout religionist. He became averse to the evil atmosphere of the palace. He got initiated by a Jain Shraman into the ascetic order and commenced an itinerant life purifying his soul through indulgence in studies, meditation, austerities and discipline.
Due to his rigorous austerities he acquired many special powers.
This is the Atimukta Kumar Shraman who finds mention in the third section of Antakriddasha Sutra.
Another incident from his life is available in Trishashti Shaluka Purush Charitra. That too is related to Devaki's life.
Kamsa was celebrating the marriage of Vasudev and Devaki with great fan fare. Every individual celebrates according to his interest and likings. Kamsa and his wife Jivayasha hoth consumed alcohol and meat, therefore the palace abounded in non-vegetarian dishes and wines during the celebrations.
At that time ascetic Atimukia Kumar Shraman arrived at the palace to seek alms. When he saw the evil atmosphere of the palace turned to go back. Intoxicated Jivayasha saw him and blocked his way. She said
"O Devur (husband's younger brother), on this occasion you should also drink. get intoxicated and enjoy yourself playing around with me."
The ascetic tried hard to persuade her not to block his way and allow him to go. But Jivavasha did not shift from the door. At last the ascetic inadvertently uttered
"Jivayasha! The seventh son of the same Devaki, in whose marriage celebration you got yourself inebriated, will slay your husband."
These words of the ascetic brought Jivayasha to her senses. She left the gate and the ascetic left the evil environs of the palace.
Consequently Kansa craftily placed his benefactor. Vasudev and Devaki into continement. This Atimukta Kumar Shraman was a contemporary of Bhagavan Arishtanemi.
7. KING SHRENIK King Shrenik occupies a very important position in Jain literature. He was the Sovereign of the great Magadh empire and a contemporary of Bhagavan Mahavir. He had great faith in Bhagavan Mahavir and was his devout follower. Achorvas have compiled
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