Jain Legend Vol 4

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

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The royal religious adviser went home, informed the matter to Varddham na S ri and said, "O Great Soul! Your opponents want to hold discourse with you."
r Varddham na S ri replied, "It is quite acceptable to us. There is nothing to be afraid of. Just let them know that if they want to engage in a spiritual discourse, it should be done in the presence of King Durlabhar ja. However, they can choose any venue they like.”
The royal religious adviser conveyed the message to the Temple dweller c ryas. They thought 'all personnel and the persons starting from the low status to the highest position are under our control; so there is nothing to fear about. As such, let the discourse be held in the presence of the king'. Thinking on these lines they publicly announced their decision, "The spiritual discourse will be held for a few days in the huge temple of Pamc ar ya Deva".
The royal religious adviser talked to the king in private, "O King! The Temple dweller monks of this city, who regularly and permanently stay in temples, are ready to participate in the spiritual discourse with the monks who have come from Delhi. It would be an honour if such discourses are held in the presence of a just king like you. So your gracious presence at the place of debate will be highly solicited."
King Durlabhar ja accepted the proposal and said, "This is indeed a befitting thing to do. I shall definitely attend the debate."
Consequently in Vikram 1080, S r c rya and other 84 c ryas sat on their seats beseeming their seniority in the Pamc ar ya temple. On the specific date and time fixed for the debate, King Durlabhar ja also was seated on his throne there.
Addressing the royal religious adviser the King said, "Reverend Teacher! Please summon those ascetics!"
The royal religious adviser went home and addressed Varddham na S ri, "O Great Soul! All the c ryas with the entourage of their disciples came to the venue and occupied their seats. King Durlabhar ja is awaiting your arrival in the Pamc ar ya temple. The King felicitated them by giving them betel."
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