Book Title: 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
Next morning Jambu Kumar came with his eight wives and Prabhav's group to Arya Sudharma for initiation.
Prabhu, we have renounced the world and come to you for diksha.
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After the nirvana of Bhagavan Mahavir this was a special initiation ceremony where 528" worthies were initiated by Arya Sudharma at the same time.
You all have accepted the vow of
ascetic discipline with exemplary courage, detachment, and enthusiasm. You should continue to follow this all your life with even greater intensity.
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