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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obhanadeva, after his initiation in rama a religion, studied with great faith and diligence and acquired in depth knowledge of Jain scriptures and other skills. Impressed by the intelligence of obhanadeva, c rya Mahendra S ri anointed him to the post of Up dhy ya (religious teacher).
Jain congregation from Avantipura also presented the royal decree and requested c rya Mahendra S ri to make the town of Avanti holy by his feet. obhanadeva requested his guru, 'O venerable Seer! I will go to Dh r nagar and soon shall enlighten my brother. All these differences in mentally have resulted due to me. I will therefore try to resolve these. Therefore I request you to please permit me to go to Dh r nagar ?'
Influenced greatly by the all round charisma of his disciple, crya Mahendra S ri gave his permission to S to go to Dh r nagar. Soon Up dhy ya obhanadeva along with some devoted and knowledgeable in Gt disciples left Anahillapura P a a and went towards Dh r nagar. Soon they arrived in Dh r nagar and stayed in Jain monastery t
At the time of having food, Up dhy ya obhanadeva sent two of his monks to the home of his elder brother Dhanap la to seek alms.
Wife of Dhanap la offered those monks food and took the pot of curd to offer the same to the monks. The monks asked about the age of the curd?
Hearing this, Dhanap la in angrily said, “This curd is three days old. Please advise if living beings have been born in this? Please take it if so wish else go elsewhere quickly.
One of the monks in a very sweet and humble tone said, 'O scholar! It is essential for us to seek such clarification as per the code of conduct of Jain monks. The knowledgeable and venerable ones say that after two days curd and other milk products do germinate.'
The great poet Dhanap la in a very surprised tone said, 'He has heard such a thing first time in his life from them. So please show us the germs in this curd so that we can also them and validate the truth of your statement?
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