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up to the palace of the queen. All were perplexed in their minds, because they could not do anything in this respect. Therefore they went away to their houses in utter hopelessness. Sometime thus passed by, queen Trishala, king Siddhartha and the members of the royal family were again to see the happy days once more. By means of his AvadhiJnana Lord Mahavira in the embryo felt, “My remaining motionless in the womb has become a cause of unhappiness to my parents and other members of my family. They cannot eat and sleep peacefully on account of their cares and anxieties. I had decided to remain motionless simply with a view to lessen the pain of my mother but the result was just the contrary. I never intended trouble to her. However what is done, is done, now I must not loose time in removing their anxiety.” Thinking thus, he shook instantly his little embryonic body, and Lo, the heart of the mother again began to throb with delight. She was pleased to learn that her hopes were revived and budded into flowers. The parents and other members of their family now forget all their troubles and felt very happy. Would-be Lord Mahavira again reflected in his mind. “When stopping my motions only for a short time caused so much pain to my parents that they were much depressed in body and mind, it is quite clear that they bear a great love and affection for me. When merely a shade of separation can make them so restless, my accepting the vow of renunciation, in their life time, would surely break their heart with grief. It is no wonder that they may die of grief or separation. Is it that I cannot do anything for them ? Am I under no obligation to them ? Surely I am, yes, I determine today that I would not accept consecration
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