Hemchandracharya Diwakar Chitrakatha 040

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

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KALIKALA SARVAJNA HEM CHANDRACHARYA With great devotion Kumarpal went to see Hem-chandracharya. His eyes brimming with tears of gratitude. He said -
Gurudev, please y King, If you want take this kingdom to repay my and honour me. favours do two How else can |
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repay your favours?
OOO QAYNARD
First, have faith and belief in the religion of Jineshvar. Second, eradicate violence and vices from your
Kingdom
Gurudev, I will do as
you say
By family background king Kumarpal was a devotee of Shiva. He leaned towards ahimsa and devotion for Jina due to his coming in contact with Acharya Shri Hemchandra Suri. He was highly influenced by the generous and altruistic ideals of Acharyashri. Many of his difficult problems were solved by the yogic powers of Hem-chandracharya whose absolute selfless attitude made the king his strong devotee. When he sought the path of his well-being, Hem-chandracharya told him about two things only — devotion for the Jina and the path of ahimsa. Inspired by his devotion for the Jina, Kumarpal constructed many grand and beautiful temples. In Patan city he constructed a beautiful Jain temple where a hundred inches tall image of Bhagavan Neminath was installed and consecrated by Acharya Shri Hemchandra Suri. In memory of his father the king named this temple as Tribhuvanpal Chaitya.
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