Jain Journal 1979 10

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

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"Dear Nilanjana," wept Rsabha.
"Dear Rsabha !"
Before her last breath Nilanjana saw two drops of tears were trickling down the corner of Rsabha's eyes.
Again the question arose in Rsabha's mind What is that love that had made the transitoriness of the earth a matter of eternal joy? A new vista was opened before the eyes of Rsabha. Nilanjana was lost in the sky, in air, in fire, in water, in earth. There was no limit of her. For her everything became beautiful, joyful.
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Slowly Rsabha took his crown from his head, then placing it on the throne of Vinita slowly he came out of that all-wish-fulfilling palace.
From behind the pitiable cry of Sunanda and Sumangala was heard, "Oh King!"
But he heard it not. His vision had gone far beyond the mist and shade of the forests of the valley of Astapada.