Emperor Samprati Diwakar Chitrakatha 044

Author(s): Jinottamsuri, Shreechand Surana
Publisher: Mahavir Seva Trust Mumbai

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Rich merchants and their wives paid homage to the ascetic. They touched his feet as well. The ascetic thought
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Before sunset the new ascetic
said
Tam hungry, please give me food,
My stomach has bloated. I can't even breathe.
These rich couples one day caned me. Pushed me and made me run away. Since I became an ascetic today, they touch, my feet. Great is this, ascetic life.
حمد
Emperor Samprati
Here is all the collected alms. Eat as much as satiates your desire.
The hungry man rushed to the food. After some time he said
CMALAYAN S
Acharyashri said to the new ascetic
See, this is the glory of the life of detachment. This world worships renunciation and vows.
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Over eating
has caused
him cholera. I
He fell on the ground and tossed about. Merchant Dhanpal called a doctor. The doctor examined his pulse
will give him the medicine,
Gurudev! Please guide me how to go about vows. Also teach me religion.
First satisfy your hunger today, then we will start your lessons.
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