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Cakravart Mah padma
In the present avasarpi time in Bharata region of Jamb dv pa at Hastin pura came the ninth world emperor (cakravart) Mah padma. He was contemporary of Lord Munisuvratan tha.
In the ancient times in Bharata, Hastin pura of ry varta division was a famous and prosperous city. There ruled a brave king named Padmottara who belonged to the lineage of Lord V abhan tha. His queen was named Jv 1. One day queen Jv 1 dreamt that a lion cub had entered into her mouth. The queen told the king about the dream. The dream interpreters through calculations said that a great and pious soul has entered the queen's womb who will gain immortal fame as he grows up. Upon completion of her pregnancy the queen gave birth to a very beautiful and bright son who was named Vi ukum ra.
Later queen Jv 1 saw the 14 great dreams. The dream interpreters, satisfying the curiosity of the royal couple, said the son born from the queen's womb will become the cakravart emperor of Bharata when he grows up. After completion of her pregnancy the queen gave birth to a very bright son with all auspicious traits, who was named Mah padma. Vi ukum ra and Mah padma were both brought up with royal majesty and appropriate education was organised for the princes. Both brothers had a sharp intellect and soon mastered all the arts and from childhood, blossomed into youth. Vi ukum ra was disinclined towards worldly affairs and pleasurable activities since childhood; hence he took permission from his parents and accepted initiation as a monk, and studied the Amgas, stras and started observing severe penance. As a result he obtained easily many kinds of knowledge and accomplishments. There in Mah padma developed due qualities of an able ruler and emperor, hence king Padmottara declared him crown prince and gave him the responsibility of the kingdom.
At that time the disciple of Lord Munisuvratan tha, crya Suvrata, wandering unhindered, came to Ujjayin . Hearing of the c rya's arrival the king of Ujjayin, r varm , his Prime Minister Namuci, along with many important people came to see him. Namuci was very proud of his knowledge. Sitting there, praising the Vedic rituals, he began to criticize the rama a tradition. c rya Suvrata was silent but one of his younger disciples engaged in debate with him and defeated him in front of people.
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