Book Title: Jain Legend Vol 2
Author(s): Hastimal Maharaj, Shuganchand Jain, P S Surana
Publisher: Hastimal Maharaj Shugan C Jain P S Surana
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Gotra. My name is Ma aka. When I was in my mother's womb, my father left all his worldly belongings including my devoted mother and took renunciation. After wandering various cities and villages in search of my father I have come here. Sw m ! If you know the whereabouts of my father please let me know where he is. If I meet him once, I will take renunciation from him and serve at his holy feet.”
Hearing such words from the boy Ma aka, what emotions might have crossed the mind of rya Sayyambhava, cannot be comprehended, unless one experiences the same.
As solemn as an ocean, rya Sayyambhava with great composure said in a friendly tone, “Long live Son! I know your father. He is in no way different from me, neither in soul nor in body. You can regard me as him and take initiation from me"
Ma aka remained with the Saint and the latter brought him along towards the monastery (upasray).
After coming to the monastery (where the Monks live temporarily), when Ma aka came to know from the other monks that the Saint whom he accompanied with to the Up shraya, is none other than rya Sayyambhava, without outwardly expressing his overwhelming joy, he was delighted in his heart. With overwhelming devotion and ecstasy he fell on the feet of his father and prayed, "Lord! Kindly initiate me into rama a monkhood immediately, now I cannot stay away from you.”
Seeing the burning desire in the boy Ma aka, rya Sayyambhava granted him vows of celibacy and sell restraint from all sinful activities as per rama a Dharma. Ma aka, who was a playful boy till yesterday, has taken to the true path of liberation today as a child - monk. The impact of the virtuous deeds of previous births is such that it neither needs advice nor inspiration.
Composition of Da avaik lika
After taking initiation, when Ma aka totally surrendered himself to Sayyambhava, the latter started thinking about the spiritual elevation of Ma aka. Using his meditative power he foresaw that the child - monk Ma aka has only six months to live. Within such a short span of time
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