Ajatshatru Kunik Diwakar Chitrakatha 026

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

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AJATSHATRU KUNIK
With passage of time Kunik's antagonism for Shrenik kept on increasing. One day he thought
Father has become so old but he still remains obsessed with imperialistic desires. It is time he
What?!
renounced the empire to embrace spiritualism.
He at once enlisted the help of his ten step brothers# by offering them kingdoms. One morning they entered Shrenik's bedroom and arrested him. Father! You are under arrest.
Kunik imprisoned Shrenik in a dark dungeon.
The train of thoughts took a turn-b
no
If he continues to stick to the throne I will also grow old. Would I be crowned in my old age.... No! Something should be done.
The fearsome bearing of Kunik crushed any semblance of a revolt. He ascended the throne of Magadh and rewarded his brothers with important positions in the state. Xol
OX
Any one who defies the order of
emperor Ashok
Chandra Kunik
will be punished by death.
# Shrenik had ten sons, Kaal Kumar and others, by his other ten queens including Kaali and Mahakaali. For Private & Personal Use Only
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