Jain Legend Vol 3

Author(s): Hastimal Maharaj, Shuganchand Jain, P S Surana
Publisher: Hastimal Maharaj Shugan C Jain P S Surana

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Dharma and issued the news about his intention of taking Bappa back to Kannauja.
Next day morning c rya Bappa Bha went to King dharma and said that he is keen to leave for K nyakubja now. King Dharma looking in utter surprise said, “! O Lord! Have you forgotten your promise?'
To this c rya Bappa said, 'O King! King ma R ja himself was present in your royal court yesterday and informed you of his intention to take me back to K nyakubja. Yesterday the ambassador that was present in your court was ma R ja himself. He had requested you to take me back to K nyakubja.'
Dharma R ja expressed disgust and sorrow for not recognising ma R ja. c rya Bappa Bha, after consoling and making Dharma understand left for his wandering trip from Lak a vat . King ma R ja welcomed him on the outskirts of the Gauda kingdom and ceremonially with unique pomp and show took Bappa in the city of Kannauja.
Afterwards, Bappa Bha kept himself busy in delivering sermons of self beneficence to all noble souls in K nyakubja and establishing all round influence and glory of Jainism in all directions.
After some time, a messenger came to pay respects to Bappa Bha and brought message informing him about the illness of his guru c rya Siddha Sen. the message said 'If you have any desire to see your guru, then come immediately.'
On receipt of this message from his guru, Bappa Bha immediately left Kannauja for Modher. ma R ja accompanied Bappa for a long distance and left with his top confidential officials in service of Bappa to acompany him.
Walking very fast, crya Bappa reached Modher quickly and paid respects to his guru. Seeing his great disciple, c rya Siddha Sen felt very happy. He handed over the administration of his entire congregation to Bappa, and while contemplating on the trio of jewels took a fasting vow till death. He died after some time in this manner.
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