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COMPASSIONATE BHAGAVAN MAHAVIR
Ascetic Marichi was wandering once. Summer season was at its hottest. The long and continued walking made him very tired. Distraught with hunger and thirst he thought
I cannot violate the codes of ascetic life. As such, I can
neither eat these ripe fruits nor can I drink the water from these streams. What do I do?
Oh! How harsh is this ascetic life? It is impossible to walk bare feet on this scorching land in this summer season. I am so hungry
and my throat is dry with thirst.
The harsh vows and codes of ascetic life disturbed Marichi. He came out with a strange solution
Marichi changed his dress according to his convenience. He started carrying an umbrella for protection from sun. He also started wearing wooden sandals.
I will make amendments in these rules. This will allow me to avoid of physical torture and still pursue the
path of spiritual practices.
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He moved around with Bhagavan Rishabhdev and standing at the gate of the Samavasaran he started inspiring people to follow the right path.
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