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COMPASSIONATE BHAGAVAN MAHAVIR
The resident hermits reported this to the rector
Mahavir camped in the hut and started his penance and meditation. Stray cows came near his feet and plucked out the hay forming the hut. Birds also plucked out straws. Mahavir did not stop this.
Sir! Your guest ascetic is extremely lethargic. He does not even protect his hut from the stray animals
and birds....
M
Innan
200
AAS
The rector in turn complained to Mahavir
Prince ascetic ! Why such carelessness? See, even these
birds protect their nests. You belong to the warrior clan and still can not protect your hut?
Mahavir was deep in meditation. He thought---
In pursuit of self-realization I have left my kingdom and even the fondness for my body. Should I now waste my time taking care of the hut?...My stay here is causing inconvenience to the residents of this hermitage. So let
me go somewhere else....
2000
Mahavir at once left the hermitage and went into the jungle
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