Arya Sudharma Diwakar Chitrakatha 033

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

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THE FIRST PROPAGATOR OF AGAMS : ARYA SUDHARMA Gopalak uttered with joy
Hearing this Palak turned sad. For some time he I agree with
assessed Gopalak's feelingsthat. Now please
Will he really be able to permit me to go to him.
tread the rigorous path of ascetic discipline? How
this tender body will tolerate the thorn infested
path of discipline?
Brother! Why are you silent?
At last Gopalak resolved to accept Diksha from Arya Sudharma. King Palak organized a grand initiation ceremony.
I will give the
kingdom of Avanti to you. Enjoy it, but don't
take to this scorching path of
ascetic life.
Brother, what you take to
be regal pleasure is the cause of
extreme sorrow. I want the spiritual
bliss.
Bhante, this younger brother
of mine is renouncing mundane pleasures to be
your disciple.
POD MUUDUVU
Gopalak was formally initiated by Arya Sudharma.