Ajatshatru Kunik Diwakar Chitrakatha 026

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

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Mother, he gave the necklace
and the elephant to Halla and Vihalla and, nothing to me.
This rogue comes everyday with a whip. Today he has
a mace in his hand. He is going to kill me. He is sure to torture me before that?
It is better to die than to
suffer.
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AJATSHATRU KUNIK
Kunik, how suspicious and impatient you are? He
was keen to crown you and that is why he first gave these things to Halla and Vihalla.
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Filled with repentance, Kunik rushed towards the prison. To break the shackles, he took a mace in his hand. When Shrenik saw Kunik rushing at him with a mace, he was terrified
He was looking for an auspicious day when you lost your patience.
These words from his mother hit Kunik like a thunder bolt. His mind in turmoil, Kunik started cursing himself
What a mistake! Mother, I have committed a hyenous crime. Blinded by greed I tortured my god-like father. I will at once release him and beg his forgiveness.
With these thoughts Shrenik took out deadly poison from his finger-ring and put it on his tongue. The next moment he died and fell. Kunik arrived there and saidFather! Please forgive me. I am lowly, I am a sinner.
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But Shrenik was already dead.