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BUNKACHULA (The benefits of vows and codes)
Once some Jain saints came to Dhinpuri. The discourses of ahimsa and compassion for animals impressed the king and he made an announcement -
Indeed, he is a Since this day
benevolent Great ! How noble hunting of wild animals
ruler. is the thinking of is banned. Sale and purchase of meat and
our king. wine are also prohibited.
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The announcement spread a wave of joy in the masses.
The prince gave a bag full of coins to the cook and said -
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As there is darkness under a lamp, so prince Pushpachula was addicted to eating meat daily. After the announcement by the king, he called the cook and said
Prince ! Meat selling No matter what,
is prohibited in the I want meat
kingdom. From where everyday.
will I get meat
daily?
Keep this money. Ask
for more when finished. But I want
meat everyday
As you
say, prince !
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