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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and in a taunting manner said, 'O King! These Jain monks have no inkling of astrological science. If they have the slightest knowledge of the subject, let c rya Bhadra B hu say in clear terms as to what will happen after seven days. I have studied deeply the astrological science. There cannot be an iota of difference in what I have predicted for the child. c rya Bhadra B hu is saying all this to contradict me. His ambiguous statements do not yield any concrete conclusion. If he has any knowledge of the subject, let him in clear terms say what and when something will happen contrary to my prediction. On hearing these angry statements of Var ha, the King said to crya Bhadra B hu, 'O Lord, your deep knowledge of the world is like an ocean. However for the validity of astrological science's sake, today's events are an important yardstick. I am also curious to know as to what will happen after seven days.“
c rya Bhadra B hu in a very calm manner said, 'My silence at this moment is essential and beneficial to all. However it is also not proper to overlook your persistent requests. Based on astrological sciences, on seventh day, this child will die caused by a Bid .la
All present there were astonished to hear these words from the crya. Var ha Mihira however with deep anger left for his home saying, 'O King, these statements of c rya Bhadra B hu will turn out to be false on seventh day. In that case, he should be severely punished.' However, his mind grew suspicious. Therefore he had soldiers protect the maternity room in his home surrounded and protected by all sides. He provided all essential commodities in the maternity home with an expert mid-wife to look after the new born child. He thus made all arrangements for strong vigilance and accordingly instructed the mid wife as well so that nothing untoward happens to the child.
As expected the disastrous seventh day arrived. Var ha started guarding the main door of the maternity room himself and alerted other soldiers to be on constant vigil all around. Towards the last part of the seventh day, a heavy iron rod with an ugly looking Bid la on its head fell from the maternity room and killed the new born child instantly. The news of the death of the newborn child spread like wild fire throughout the town. On arrival at the home of adviser Narendra and consoling Var ha Mihira, he wanted to know the cause of the death of newborn child from the mid
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