Jain Journal 1971 04

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

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(iriyā), and its top (where the string is fastened) Content, he should bend (this bow) with Truth, piercing with the arrow, Penance, (the foe's) mail, Karman-(in this way) a sage will be the victor in battle and get rid of the samsāra."
Sakra said :
"Build palaces, excellent houses, and turrets ; thus you will be a Ksatriya.”
Nami answered :
“He who builds his house on the road, will certainly get into trouble; wherever he wants to go, there he may take up his lodgings."
Sakra said :
"Punishing thieves and robbers, cut-purses and burglars, you should establish public safety ; thus you will be a Ksatriya.”
Nami answered :
"Men frequently apply punishment wrongly, the innocent are put in prison, and the perpetrator of the crime is set at liberty.”
Sakra said :
"O king, bring into subjection all princes who do not acknowledge you ; thus you will be a true Ksatriya.”
Nami answered :
“Though a man should conquer thousands and thousands of valiant (foes), greater will be his victory if he conquers nobody but himself.
"Fight with your Self ; why fight with external foes ? He whu conquers himself through himself, will obtain happiness.
“The five senses, anger, pride, delusion, and greed difficult to conquer is one's self; but when that is conquered, everything is conquered."
Sakra said :
“Offer great sacrifices, feed Sramanas and Brahmanas, give alms, enjoy yourself, and offer sacrifices : thus you will be a true Ksatriya.”