Gautam the Ambrosia Man Diwakar Chitrakatha 032

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

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Gautam's dis
We and you both are pursuing the same goal. Why then this difference in our dress? Why are we
different?
The disciples of Keshikumar were also puzzled- | Your curiosity is
justified. We should jointly discuss the
matter.
Gautam's disciples returned and asked Gautam
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Bhante, today we
saw the shraman disciples of Bhagavan Parshvanath in yellow dresses. When we both are nirgranth shramans why this difference in our
dresses?
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Gautam pondered over and said
Your question is genuine, indeed. We should think
over it.
Gautam thought
Arya Keshikumar Shraman is elder and belongs to the preceding tradition.
Therefore, we should go and meet him.
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