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responsibility of the state and take care of the people. You must perform these two duties."
Vajranaabh accepted-"I will do as my parents say."
Vajranaabh got married and then crowned. The royal couple took to the spiritual path after getting initiated. In due course Vajranaabh got a son.
When his son matured, Vajranaabh said to him-"Son! According to our family tradition you should now take over the state and allow us to get initiated."
Just then the gardener came and informed "Tirthankar Kshemankar has arrived in our garden." Vajranaabh said "Indeed, I am lucky. Time has come for my wish to be fulfilled."
King Vajranaabh paid homage to the Tirthankar and requested-"Prabho! I am relieved of my duties. Please allow me to proceed on the path of liberation."
Tirthankar Kshemankar initiated king Vajranaabh. After studying scriptures, ascetic Vajranaabh commenced harsh austerities.
One day ascetic Vajranaabh thought-"In Sukachchha Vijaya also Tirthankar Bhagavan moves about. Let me go there and pay my homage."
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