Jain Journal 1971 04

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

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Bidden by king Andhaga Vanhi, the chamberlains brought brush and bowl and hired a barbar.
The barbar, bidden by king Andhaga Vanhi, cut of the ends of prince Goyama's hair, and the mother... received the end of his hair in a precious swan-figured robe and lamenting spoke thus ; "Lo, this is our last sight of prince Goyama in high estate."
Prince Goyama ... made his way towards the park of Nandanavana.... His father and mother led forward prince Goyama towards the Saint, thrice walked round him from right to right, praised and worshipped him and said: "This, Blessed of the gods, is prince Goyama, our only son. ... As a lotus born in mire grown amidst the water is stained not with defilement of mire, (or water) so prince Goyama born in love, grown amidst enjoyment, is stained not with defilement of love or enjoyment. Blessed of the gods, he is stricken with terror of life's wanderings, fearful of birth, age and death and he is fain to shave his head before thee and go from household life into the Order of homeless friers. So we bestow on thee the gift of a disciple. Blessed of the gods, prithee accept it..."
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So Goyama became a friar. life).
(and attained liberation in that
Translated by L. D. BARNETT