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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successor to the post of c rya, while some were in favors of Go h m hila. But rya Rak ita considered that only Durbalik Pu yamitra was qualified to be his successor- c rya.
Seeing the differences in opinion within the disciple group regarding the appointment of his successor, rya Rak ita acted with great insight. He assembled all of them and said, "Imagine that some monks have placed three pots in front of you. One of the pots is filled with black gram, and the remaining two with oil and ghee respectively. If these three pots were inverted over three other pots one by one in front you and all the members of the congregation, then what would be the amount of black gram, oil and ghee left out in the three empty pots?"
Listening to the question posed by rya Rak ita, his disciples and chief monks replied, "Lord! The one which had black gram would be completely empty; the pot with oil would have traces of oil left whereas the one with ghee would still have substantial amount left in it, as it sticks the insides."
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Addressing all the disciples and members of the congregation, Rak ita told in a decisive tone, "Just like the pot with black gram, I have emptied my entire knowledge into Durbalik Pu yamitra. Even after completely inverting, small quantity of oil and substantial quantity of ghee still remains in the other two pots; similarly, in spite of my impartation, the rest of the disciples could not grasp the complete knowledge."
This brief but sententious and tactful decision of rya Rak ita instantly solved the problem of succession. The disciple group along with the entire congregation unanimously accepted Durbalik Pu yamitra as the successor of rya Rak ita. rya Rak ita gave instructions to the newly elected crya Durbalik Pu yamitra and the congregation, on how to organize the congregation. Later deeply engrossed in spiritual meditation, rya Rak ita left for heavenly abode.
Hearing the news that rya Rak ita had left this world; Go h m hila came to the Monk congregation after completion of his Rainy season halt and was deeply hurt when he came to know rya Durbalik Pu yamitra was appointed as the Group- c rya. rama a congregation
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