Jain Journal 1975 10

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

Page 64

OCTOBER, 1975
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so should you be equally content on the completion of your life-span. See yourself in the mirror of religion. Your mind will then be free of Karma, suffering will be away from you and your mind will shine forth like the full moon.
Chullak:
What should I do with my wife ?
Vardhaman:
I have already told you that if you have to live with your wife, live like a lotus in water. Water tries to wet the lotus, but its leaves are always dry. Water-drops roll like pearl on lotus-leaves. If you have no attachment towards your wife, you will have changed that drop into a pearl. Otherwise, cupid will pluck at you again and again as a weed in a stream.
Chullak :
I am obliged to you, Your Holiness! You have told me the truth ; and wisdom has dawned on me.
Vardhaman :
Intellect is like a burning fire in a dark night.
(Loud laughter outside. Indragop and Chullak are terrified]
Chullak :
God save us. The demon Shulapani has arrived.
Vardhaman :
Oh, that demon Shulapani about whom you have been talking so long.
Indragop :
Yes, that same Shulapani. He lives in this very monastery. He does not allow anybody to stay here. He who insists on staying here, loses his life. You better shift from here.
Chullak :
You can pass your night at my place. You will not be put to any inconvenience. In the bargain, my wife will have the benefit of your discourses. I cannot convey to her what you have taught me. On the contrary, she begins to teach me.
Indragop :
You are equally welcome to my place. You will have all conveniences there.
Vardhaman :
I feel no inconvenience at any place. I have the strength to face all troubles and tribulations.