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In सचित्र उत्तराध्ययन सूत्र
Gulagt 37ezpena [ 272]
'Thousands of moot animals and birds will be slaughtered for my marriage,' this information overwhelmed Arishtanemi with a feeling of compassion. He at once got the poor animals freed and ordered the mahout to turn back the elephant. This unexpected event hit Raajimati with grief and she fainted. Arishtanemi got self-initiated on the auspicious fifth day of the bright half of the month of Shraavan. Hearing this news, Raajimati was heart-broken. Engulfed in grief, she firmly resolved to follow the path taken by Arishtanemi.
Rathanemi proposed for marriage to Raajimati, which she rejected on the pretext that she was deserted by Arishtanemi. Frustrated Rathanemi got initiated. After Bhagavan Arishtanemi attained omniscience, Raajimati also got initiated along with many other women.
Once, Arishtanemi was stationed at Raivatak mountain. Raajimati, accompanied by other sadhvis, was going there with an intense desire to pay homage to Arishtanemi. While they were on the move they faced a storm and heavy rains. Dense black clouds turned the day into night. The sadhvis ran helter and skelter.
Raajimati was completely drenched. Seeking shelter, she found a cave and entered it. In that cave ascetic Rathanemi was standing in meditation but due to dense darkness she did not see him. Finding the place absolutely lonely she put off all her wet clothes, wrung and spread them for drying.
Just then there was lightning with thunder outside and the cave was filled with a glow. The thunder disturbed Rathanemi's meditation. In that moment of glow Rathanemi and Raajimati saw each other.
Seeing Raajimati naked Rathanemi was excited. Raajimati at once covered her breasts with her arms and sat down shielding her body.
Lustful Rathanemi invited Raajimati for carnal enjoyment saying that once the age of enjoyment was over they will resume their pursuit of ascetic-discipline.
But Raajimati made him recall the glory and virtues of their clan and explained about the bitter fruits of carnal indulgence. She scolded pervert Rathanemi so vigorously that his passion was pacified just like the madness of an elephant is pacified by a goad.
In due course pursuing the path of restraint Raajimati and Rathanemi both attained liberation.
This vigorous inspirational sermon given by Raajimati is the central theme of this chapter. It also expounds the opulent and resolute side of female psyche.
This dialogue between the two is so important that it is also included in the second chapter of Dashavaikalik Sutra.
The chapter has 51 verses.
