Gautam the Ambrosia Man Diwakar Chitrakatha 032

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

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Once Ganadhar Gautam went into Polaspur city for collecting food. In a large arena in front of a palace some boys were playing. When he saw Gautam walking slowly, little prince Atimuktak approached
Would you
accept alms from my house?
Who are you and where is your house?
Bhante, who
are you? Why do you walk around
here?
Son, I am a
Shraman and I wander
around to collect pure
alms.
Prince Atimuktak said
I am Prince Atimuktak, the son of king Vijay. This
is my palace. Bhante, please come with me. My mother will be very happy
to see you.
[Atimuktak held a finger of Indrabhuti Gautam and lead him into the palace. When queen Shridevi saw them coming she was filled with joy
Astonishing! This great scholar, coming with this
little boy!
Welcome Bhante
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