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asks consent
to renounce
When Lava and Kusa saw the premature death of their uncle, they were disgusted. With folded hands, they requested Rama, "Illustrious father, everyone that is born has to die sometime or the other, yet no one knows when the death will strike. A man should always be prepared to leave this world any time. Seeing the tragic death of your brother and our uncle has created a feeling of detachment deep within us. We do not wish to stay in this world which offers little pleasures and boundless sorrows. We want to follow the footsteps of our mother. Kindly, grant us a consent to embrace the life of ascetics."
When Rama granted them the consent, they left home and obtained the vows from the sage Amrtaghosa. The premature death of their uncle, created a deep feeling of detachment. The mortal remains of their uncle were still uncremated. The entire household was mourning and yet, when the intense desire of taking a step towards eternity arised in their hearts, they wasted not a minute. By means of the best tapas, they achieved the kevalagyana and finally attained salvation. For Personal & Private Use Only
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