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THE FIRST PROPAGATOR OF AGAMS : ARYA SUDHARMA
Kollag, a village in Videh state, was largely populated by middle class ritualistic Brahmin families. On the eastern side of the village was the mansion of a wealthy scholar named Dhammil who went to the river bank for sun-worship every morning. His wife's name was Bhaddila.
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One night, Bhaddila saw Saraswati* in her dream. Filled with reverence, she joined her palms and uttered
Mother! I feel blessed by your divine presence. But in this lush
green garden of happiness why am I without a child? O
mother!
# The goddess of wisdom
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