Jain Journal 1975 10

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

Page 39

JAIN JOURNAL
the symbol of the glory of our dynasty as I have been in my times by following the path of rectitude set out for us by Lord Parshvanath. You are yet not a father and therefore you cannot gauge the aspirations of a father. Your mother has selected a princess befitting you. Her name is Yashoda ; and she is in every way fit to be the queen-consort. You are quite learned and you very well know that causing pain to your mother's heart is a great Himsa. You are a great devotee of non-violence ; and none should know better than you that the stream of motherly love satiates all like the waters of Gandak flowing through our kingdom.
[Sounds of commotion behind the screen]
Siddhartha :
How comes this noise ?
[Enters a Maid-servant]
Maid-servant : Long live the King. The Queen has fainted in her tears.
Siddhartha :
Injury can be by thought, words and deed. Vardhaman! You have injured your mother by your words. Some way out must be found. I go, I quit !
Vardhaman :
Father, I do not want to cause injury to anybody by my words. I shall marry in deference to your wish and my mother's importunity. I go with you in the service of my mother.
Siddhartha :
Well said. That is what was expected of an obedient son like you. May you be glorious. Now bring your mother to consciousness and convey to her the happy tidings yourself. Let us go to your mother.
[ Curtain]