Jain Journal 1968 07

Author(s): Jain Bhawan Publication
Publisher: Jain Bhawan Publication

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Mighty splendour's on the move, Elder brother joins the group. Rajul comes to lattice to see And is happy to see the peasantry.
Urgasena is in a fix, Fills the pens with gentle beasts To prepare for a great feast. A grand procession indeed ! 3
When Nemi stands at palace gate Animals throw out a pitious yell Asks Nemi, "Why these beasts ?”
Reply is, “They are for feast, To feed the honoured guests.” Shaking in pity he leaves the world And dashes for the hill Girnar. A grand procession indeed ! 4
Rajul follows him quick But mother puts a stout grip, “Where go ye, my child ?”, says she, "We shall find another groom for thee.”
"I take husband but once And he is Nemikumar. No other husband for me on earth Say ye whatsoever.” Now bent on renunciation is she. A grand procession indeed ! 5
Pleadings of maids all in vain, Mundane life appears disdain. Nemi has enamoured her soul Nothing appeals to her any more.
Breaks she her bangles and strings, And tears off necklace gold, Rubs out the collyrium And removes decorations all. Her maids are all in grief A grand procession indeed ! 6