Jain Journal 1975 10

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

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bereft of all shackles, will be in the enjoyment of permanent beatitude.
Then it is purposeless for me to paint my feet red, to put on ornaments and gorgeous dresses.
That is for you to decide. They have no place in my way to renunciation.
If you will renounce this world, I will have to follow in your footsteps.
That may not suit you, Yashoda. Your gentle body is not made for penance and austerity.
I do not need any witness. Your words are sufficient guarantee for me.
[Voices from behind the screen]
What turmoil is this?
Maid-servant: [From behind the screen] May come in?
Come in.
If penance cannot pain you, how can it be otherwise for me. My resolution follows your. precept.
Well said, Yashoda! If nothing pains you, I will not be guilty of causing any Himsa.
You have my approbation in whatever you do. This I can say, with fire as my witness.
[Enter Maid-servant]
Maid-servant: Hail, my Lady and my Lord! The Chief of the Police has arrested a woman. She has been found to have lifted a pearl necklace while bathing in the tank. The pearl necklace belongs to your Lordship, so says the Police Chief.