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As Lord Mahävir had fasted for five months and twenty-five days, heavenly beings celebrated the end of Lord Mahävir's fast. By magical power, Chandanbälä's shackles broke, her hair grew back, and she was again dressed as a princess., There was music and celebration that drew the attention of King Shatänik. He came to see Chandanbälä with his family, ministers, and many other people. Sampul, a servant from her father's kingdom, recognized Chandanbälä. He walked towards her, bowed and broke out in tears. King Shatänik asked, "Why are you crying?" Sampul replied, "My Lord, this is Vasumati, the princess of Champapuri, daughter of King Dadhivähan and Queen Dhärini." The king and queen now recognized her and invited her to live with them.
Later, when Lord Mahavir attained Kevaljnän (perfect knowledge) he reestablished the fourfold order of the Jain Sangha. At that time, Bhagawan Mahavir accepting alms from Chandanbälä Chandanbälä took Dikshä and became the first nun (Sädhvi). She became the head nun of the Jain order. Later on, she attained Keval-jnän and liberation from the cycle of life and death.
We can learn about a number of behaviors that are cited in this story. Moola's heart was blinded by jealously and therefore she did not understand Chandanbälä's plight, or the role of a mother and the compassion of a father. This led her to do terrible things resulting in bad Karma. This depicts the destructive power of jealously and why we should avoid it. Next, the selfless old servant who told Dhanävah about what had occurred. She did this out of compassion and risked her own demise at the hands of Moolä. This good Karma will bind to her soul as Punya and demonstrates the principles of Jainism. Similarly, Dhanävah's compassion and treatment of Chandanbälä supports the proper role of a father and the willingness to help an orphan. Lastly, Chandanbälä's offering of food to Lord Mahävir, despite her own pitiful situation, is very selfless and comes from the heart. Following the principles of Jainism ultimately led Chandanbälä to the path of liberation.
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