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your compliments to him. He is omniscient, and will surely acknowledge your compliments and devotion from wherever you offer them”. But Sudarshana did not care for any of there words. He said, "Calamities and troubles are the test of devotion. A true devotee is never fond of show. Devotion is a thing which pertains to the heart. It is never meant for show. Those who sell their devotion for money are wrong. A devotee is always fearless. He is devoid of the feelings of anger, pride, passion, greediness and attachment. He can sacrifice his own life for the sake of devotion. A true devotee never cares for power, wealth, glory and honour of this world. And although he would efface himself out of existence, still he wants to live for ever. Father it has been established that soul is immortal, un-destructible, and free from all diseases. And as for body, it is subjected to destruction from its very birth. It is useless to be sorry for a thing which was never meant to be. I will therefore go and surely go”. With these words, he left his parents and turned his steps towards the abode of the Lord. On his way he met many people who derided him and said. “Very good ! See this is the man who claims to have got the monopoly of religion. In fact, he does not know what devotion is. But because he must stimulate, he is acting against common sense. But let him go; he will know what devotion is when he comes face to face with Arjuna. Setha Sudarshana ! please wait a while, we know that you are hurrying to become a great religionist; but do not forget the blow of Arjuna Mali's mace. Do you suppose that you alone are the follower of Lord Mahavira and not we? Sethaji, dont't you know that the body which you belittle so much is the first means for practising Dharma
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