Harikesh Bal Diwakar Chitrakatha 049

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

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Harikesh Bal Bal continued walking and went deep into the When the ascetic saw the inner glow of forest. There he met an ascetic. Bal said
knowledge in Bal he formally initiated himy and said
Son! From today O great saint !
you will be known as Please show me
ascetic Harikesh Bal. the path of bliss. I
First of all win over want to practice
your anger, pride, and austerities.
evil feelinys. Practice austerities, meditation
and equanimity.
On getting initiated ascetic Harikesh Bal since rely commenced austerities and meditation.
Sometimes he lied down at the river bank to endure scorching sun. Sometimes he stood facing the sun and raising his hands. He fasted for months together.
Sorte times he sat inside a cave and practiced.
Sometimes in desolate jungles.
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