Harikesh Bal Diwakar Chitrakatha 049

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

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Harikesh Bal
Somdatt took off his shoes and walked on the
path
Somdatt was filled with remorse at his own ill intent
I have misbehaved with such a great
hermit.
Hey ! What is this? This sand has become so cold as if someone
has sprinkled water. Surprising ! Indeed, it should be the effect of the power of austerities
of the muni.
Resian
He went and fell at the feet of the muni
O great hermit! Please forgive me. I gravely misbehaved with you.
It is the duty of a shraman to forgive all. You should also accept the religion of forgiveness. No one will have evil intent
for you.
Somdatt was so impressed with the muni that he became disciple of the muni.
Even after getting initiated, Somdatt was proud Looking at other shramans he mutteredof two things. One, his appearance and two, his
This shraman is a higher caste (Brahmin). He enjoyed looking at
shudra". The other one his reflection in his water bowl
too is from some low I am more hand
caste. My Brahmin some than all these
caste is the highest. shramans. How fair is my complexion !
# Lower caste.
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