Emperor Samprati Diwakar Chitrakatha 044

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

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Next day Emperor Samprati came to pay homage to Acharyashri. After due formality he Lasked
Bhagavan! How can I
please my mother?
Emperor Samprati
O king! Your mother is very religious. You can
please her only by doing religious deeds.
On the last day of the Chariot festival the emperor instructed his courtiers
O courtiers! I don't require your wealth. You are free to enjoy your kingdom and power. I have only one wish. Please accept Jain religion and engage in activities of promoting Jain religion. Please inspire your people to involve in religious activities. That is my only wish.
Your wish is an order for us.
All the courtiers present there became followers of Jainism.
Bhagavan! Tell me what to do?
Oking! Constructing new temples and renovating old temples of the Jina is highly meritorious deed.
After this Emperor Samprati turned into a staunch Shravak and strict follower of shravak-vows.
Gurudev! Now what is my primary duty?
You have the capacity to undertake this work. O king! Shraman, Shramani, Shravak, and Shravika are the four pillars of the religious order. Serving them, is also highly meritorious
One day the emperor asked Acharyashri
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O king! Temple of the Jina is a powerful means of religious worship. As long as Jain temples remain people will be inspired to be religious.