Divine Love Its Possible

Author(s): Namramuni
Publisher: Parasdham Mumbai

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Chandanbala's shackles break. She, however, is not even aware of this. She is too preoccupied watching her Parmatma.
On one hand, the overjoyed people of the city indulge in acclamation of Lord Mahavir on his triumph. They applaud his achievement. They are overwhelmed with joy because Lord Mahavir has ended his fast. On the other hand, Lord Indra and other divinities sing praises of the mahadaan (offering) made by Chandanbala. The euphoric divinities use their superpowers – Chandabala gets her hair back and she now looks more beautiful than ever before.
After consuming Chandanbala's offering, Lord Mahavir leaves. No matter how much love she has in her heart and tears in her eyes, how much she wishes that the Lord stays, no matter how much she desires that he should not leave, he does not stop.
Lord Mahavir accepted Chandanbala's love, seeing tears in her eyes, he turned and came back, he accepted her offering, but he will never stay back merely on Chandanbala's request because...
Mahavir never belongs to one person. One who belongs only to one person is not Mahavir.
Lord Mahavir is gradually moving further and further away from Chandanbala. She is sadly watching her dearest, her most revered, moving further and further away from her. How does she feel?
On one hand, she has regained her beautiful hair. She has nice clothes, gold coins are being showered and people are praising her. The atmosphere is highly divine. Is Chandanbala happy or woeful in this divine atmosphere?
The truth soon spreads throughout the city that Chandanbala is not any commoner – she is a princess. She has brought an end to Lord Mahavir's fast. People are praising her. Mulla shethani, the king and the queen of the city, have all gathered. The king and the queen realize that Chandanbala is their niece. The king requests Dhanavah sheth to take her to the palace.
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