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143. [In due course] he dwelt on the episode of the renunciation (parivrajyā) of the Pāndavas (i.e. dikshā as Jaina munis). The brāhmanas (of the Court) came to know about it and burning with jealousy, reported this to the King [Siddharāja Jayasimha] saying :
144. "O Lord! Formerly, Krishna Dvaipāyana the Great Vyāsa, having known with his super-knowledge of the future, had laid down, the extraordinary lives of Yudhishthira and others [in the Mahābhārata).
145. “It is said there that these sons of Pandu, towards the end of their life, went to the Himalayas.
146. “Having bathed and duly worshipped Lord Shambhu enshrined at Kedāra, they, endowed with great devotion, achieved their desired goal (death and heaven).
147. “But these lowly (shūdra) Shvetāmbaras, disregarding (vidruta) the true sayings of the Smriti (the Mahābhārata), utter in front of their congregation, words which contradict that Smriti.
148. “This inappropriate act foretells misfortune (arishta) to you. Therefore, the King should protect [his kingdom) from the evil acts of his subjects.
149. “O Thoughtful King, think in your heart and act accordingly.” Having said these solemn words, the group of brāhmanas remained quiet.
150. The King said: “Kings do not act rashly, notably in the matter of criticizing the manifold religions (darshanas), without deliberation”.
151. “In this case, they are to be questioned. Should they give truthful answer, they are to be honored by me, for justice alone is our friend”.
152. “Ācārya Hema[candra) is a Nirgrantha, a great Muni, who has abandoned all possessions. How can he ever speak untruth?”
