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COMPASSIONATE BHAGAVAN MAHAVIR
Once during the summer season Mahavir was moving towards the Sindhu country. On they way he saw that a farmer while ploughing his field was beating the oxen. Mahavir asked Gautam
Gautam ! See how cruelly that ignorant farmer is beating the old oxen? Go, and preach to him."
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Gautam went near the farmer and said
Gautam lovingly explained the importance of compassion. The affection filled voice and compassionate bearing of Gautam swept the farmer. He said
Brother! Please do not beat these old oxen so much. Does it not cause pain?
Maharaj ! Indeed, it is painful. But I am a poor farmer. If I do not till my field I shall die of hunger. I have no
money to buy another pair.
Maharaj! When I look at you I feel as if
I should remain in you company and never cause pain to any being. Would
you accept me as your disciple?
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