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totally forsake food and water etc. So it is we in fact who respect and honour the sun, and not these people. This is proved beyond doubt by irrefutable direct evidence."
One day crya Hemacandra S ri entered into Kum rap la's room. Before spreading a blanket onto the seat, his disciple Ya acandra ga i gently brushed it with the whiskbroom (rajohara a). At that time Kum rap la commented, "One should perform this task only if any subtle beings are seen, or else it is a futile endeavour". Listening to such logic c rya explained, "O King! An efficient king, before invading the enemy mobilises his quadripartite army which includes elephants, horses, chariots etc. A king should always keep his quadripartite army prepared with all military strategies to defeat the opponent, this is politics. Just like your political policy, we too have our spiritual policies. We take all precautions not to harm even the subtlest beings which are invisible by performing activities like cleaning etc. We are always careful not to harm the creatures."
Kum rap la was extremely pleased with the amazing quick wit and insight of c rya and with folded hands implored him, c rya Deva! True to the promise that I made to you during my incognito days much before I ascended the throne, I surrender the entire kingdom at your feet. Please accept it."
c rya Hemacandra said, “As I told you previously, we are progressing ahead on spiritual path, leaving everything behind. Put aside kingdom, we, the ascetics do not even accept any other charity except ascetic implements (dharmopakara a), because with the possession and acceptance of all these mundane objects, particularly kingdom, we eventually end up in hell."
The remarkable detachment and dispassion of c rya increased hundred fold reverences towards him in the heart of Kum rap la.
After staying few days in M lawa, Kum rap la set out for A ahillapura Pa a a. Yielding to his request, c rya also accompanied him. After a few days they reached A ahillapura Pa a a.
Encouraged by c rya, King Kum rap la took a vow not to eat flesh and meat. The respect and veneration towards c rya had been constantly
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