Arya Sthulabhadra Diwakar Chitrakatha 042

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

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Father! Tell me word and I would sacrifice my life at
once.
ARYA STHULABHADRA Son ! Not your life; Shakadal held his hand and explained the it is my life that can planextinguish this fire. Promise me that
Son, the only way you will execute to save the family and my order. remove the king's
No ! Not suspicion is to sacrifice
at all! I can't my one life. I see no other solution.
commit this great sin.
LOW
Son, this is no time for sentiments. Use your
common sense. Promise me, you will do exactly
as I say.
Shakadal spent the night finishing all his work. In the morning, after Samayik and Pratikraman," he went to the temple and worshipped the Jina. Then he said his prayer
Prabho! Some great sin of mine has come to fruition. It can be expiated only by sacrificing my life. In your presence | condone for the sins I have committed during this life. Now I renounce all
four types of food for life.
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Shedding tears, Shriyak put his hand in his father's. After deliberating on the plan they entered the house.
# Parts of Jain meditation. Jain Education International
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