Jain Journal 1975 10

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

Page 61

JAIN JOURNAL
Rambha :
I knew from the very beginning that even the biggest attractions of this world could not shake him from his meditation. Here I withdraw my outer garments which I threw round him.
Tilottama :
I also take back the spell which I cast on him.
Supriya :
Let us pay our humble tribute to such a great saint.
[They take out the flowers from their hair and place them at the feet of Mahavir Vardhaman. Then they make respectful obeisance, one by one. After they are gone, Mahavir Vardhaman opens his eyes, gets up, and has a stroll. While pacing up and down, he recites the following verse :
"As a well-armoured horse is victorious in a battle-field, So also a self-controlled Muni, gets early salvation."
Absolute darkness on the stage, preceding the early dawn. Mahavir Vardhaman again pacing and reciting the following verse in early dawn :
“O ye man, you are your best friend, seek no other
company, Exercise self-control, and you shall be free of all
suffering." Enter two villagers]
Ist Villager : We bow down to the Saint.
2nd Villager : We bow down to the great Muni.
1st Villager :
This is village Asthik. It will be in your interest to leave this village. The village is doomed.
2nd Villager : Doomed it is, but there is still time to escape. A demon
resides here. He comes in the evening. That demon is so cruel and dangerous, that he kills every man that comes his way. You will be well advised to leave this place before he appears.