Emperor Samprati Diwakar Chitrakatha 044

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

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Emperor Samprati The thought of the agony of a man dying with Acharyashri once said to the emperor hunger made the emperor shiver. He called his officers and gave instructions
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Outside all the four gates
of the city construct large eating houses. No destitute, suffering and invalid should sleep
hungry
In absence of knowledge religion cannot last long. Therefore people should be
educated.
On the dictate of the emperor eating houses were opened. Everyday thousands of poor people got free food.
Following the advise of Acharyashri Samprati issued orders
In all cities of the
empire schools should be opened.
Free education should be provided to children and
youth all.
Thus Emperor Samprati earned great meritorious karmas by spending unlimited wealth on meritorious deeds of public welfare, such as construction of Jain temples, promotion of religion and education, and clemency for all beings.
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