Emperor Samprati Diwakar Chitrakatha 044

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

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Emperor Samprati Many rich merchant started nursing the new Looking at the deteriorating condition of the asascetic. Someone applied ointment on his cetic, Acharyashri sat near him and inspired him belly, some other massaged his palms. The to meditate ascetic thought
Remain calm. The great merit
of becoming an ascetic will Oh! What a change after I got initiated.
bring attainments and glory in
your next births. These merchants are nursing me. I am very
Gurudev! How much indebted to my
fortunate I am to Guruji.
be an ascetic
In this pious state of mind the life of the new ascetic came to an end. The shravaks performed the last rites with due reverence.
The joy on the face of Kunal was short lived --
AVANTI In the evening Kunal was sitting alone and playing sitar on the roof top. Governess Sunanda came and congratulated him
Congratulations Kunal, Sharatshri has given birth to a beautiful and radiant son.
Mother! What will Don't get disheartened.
be the future of Sharatshri has seen the child who has elephant, lion and Kalpbeen born in the vriksha in her dream. house of unlucky
These auspicious signs person like me?
indicate that your son 1 is indeed extremely Sfortunate. Believe me.
Great!
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