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 moment they heard the words of the merchant, the faces of both the brothers lit up with hope and enthusiasm mixed with exaltation. Solacing the merchant, both of them uttered these words in unison, “O Best of Merchants! Is this the cause of your worry? Then there is no need to be anxious anymore. When we read the inscription, we found it significant in terms of religion, society and family lineage. Hence we enthusiastically read it time and again. We now remember each and every syllable verbatim. We will reproduce the inscription in its original form as it is and hand it over to you.
The merchant was extremely astonished. He said, “You are indeed blessed! If whatever you say is true, then I have lost nothing, everything is safe and sound."
r pati and r dhara wrote the entire inscription with all the details, date, day, year, stars, etc. on a paper and handed them over to the merchant. When the merchant read it, tears of joy rolled down his eyes.
Lak mipati asked the young brothers to stay in his house and made necessary arrangements for their food, water, clothing etc. r pati and
r dhara started living happily in their house. A few days later, crya Varddham na S ri, the religious reformer came to Dh r nagar. Lak mipati along with the two Brahmin brothers went to behold, venerate and listen to the sermons of the c rya. He offered obeisance to
c rya r with great devotion and sat near him. r pati and r dhara also paid veneration and sat near him with folded hands.
Looking at the faces of the two Brahmin youth, the spark in their eyes and their divine personality surrounded by aura, Varddham na S ri was convinced that they not only conquered their souls but were also capable of elevating others.
After listening to the sermons of Vardh mana S ri, r pati and r dhara felt averse towards worldly activities, bondage, kinship and relations.
Conceding to the humble appeal of Lak mipati, Varddham na S ri gave initiation to both of them. Later, their sister Kaly amati also took initiation into monkhood under the guidance of Varddham na S ri.
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