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The old S dhy replied, 'O son! If you are filled with the desire to know the deep knowledge of Jainism, then you must go to our teacher?'
After enquiring the name and address of her guru, Hari Bhadra went to
c rya Jinabha a. On seeing Jinabha a, Hari Bhadra's heart was immediately filled with lot of respect for the c rya.
On seeing Hari Bhadra, Jinabha a's mind was filled with inquisitiveness as to the whereabouts of Hari Bhadra and whether he is not the same royal adviser who is very proud of his knowledge and revered by the King. He wondered about the reason for Hari Bhadra's arrival there?
He formally asked Hari Bhadra, 'Bhadra, May you be blessed. Please tell what brings you here?'
Purohita Hari Bhadra in a very soft and humble voice said, 'O venerable! I heard a verse in Pr k ata in the voice of an old S dhy. In spite of my repeated efforts, I could not understand its meaning. I requested her to explain the meaning of this verse. She asked me to meet you to quench my thirst for knowledge. Therefore I am here in front of you.'
The guru said, “The knowledge of Jain doctrine is extremely deep and complex. Please be my disciple first if you have the sincere desire to know the same.'
Hari Bhadra accepted initiation into Jain monkhood by c rya Jinabha a and became his disciple.
While introducing the old S dhy to Hari Bhadra, Jinabha a said, 'O son! She is my guru sister Mahattar Y kin. She is an expert in all scriptures and is crown jewel of all female monks.'
Monk Hari Bhadra in a very humble and respectful tone said, 'O venerable! Even after being an expert scholar of scriptures causing the birth in many lives, I am feeling that I continue to be a fool. It is the result of meritorious deeds in my previous life that my Holy religious mother Y kin Mahattar , like the goddess of my clan, gave me the right direction'.
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