Emperor Vikramaditya Diwakar Chitrakatha 050 051 052

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

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EMPEROR VIKRAMADITYA
On getting permission from guru Vriddhavadi, the prominent Shravaks went to Ujjayini and requested Siddhasen
Gurudev and the Sangh are happy with your contribution towards spread of the
What order. The Sangh is
instructions
Gurudev sends very grateful to you
for me?
You should again grace the position of the Acharya of the Sangh. This is the wish of Gurudev and the Sangh.
It is my duty to accept the order of Gurudev and the advise of the Sangh
A few days later Siddhasen left for Bhrigukachha to see his guru. On the way he got the sad news.
Acharya Siddhasen was re-installed as the Acharya of the Sangh with due ceremony on an auspicious day. King Vikramaditya attended this ceremony and honoured Acharyashri with the shawl of honour.
വവിഖലിമിലാക്കാമ Acharyashri we are indebted to you for bringing
O king! To tread the river of religion
the path of religion is
the greatest service to Ujjayini.
to the guru.
Acharyashri ! Gurudev has left for his heavenly
abode.
Oh! I could not even get the last glimpse of
my guru.
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