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JAIN RAMAYAN
"Oh you ignorant man! What a question to ask? Actually, Shri Ram is an ocean of kindness. The poor people, the destitutes, the maimed people, the weak people and the needy who approach Shri Ram for help never return disappointed. He gives gifts to all magnanimously. Anyone who seeks his refuge attains felicity, prosperity and security."
Hearing the story of Shri Ram and of Rampuri from the Yakshini who spoke softly Kapil fell at her feet. He threw away the bundle of firewood and the hatchet and said with great elation:
"Dear goddess! Can you please tell me, where I can meet Shri Ram and when I can meet him?"
The Yakshini observed Kapil from head to foot; thought a little and said:
"Oh noble man! The city of Rampuri has four gates. They are guarded day and night by Yakshas. Therefore, it is impossible for anyone to enter the city."
"Dear goddess! Kindly suggest to me a way of entering the city."
"All right. Listen carefully. On the eastern side of the city there is a Jin temple. If you go there discarding all your vices you can see the Jin and through the temple you can enter the city and see Shri Ram. If you go by this way nobody will object."
As soon as the Yakshini disappeared Kapil began to plan out his next course of action.
"I am absolutely poor. I do not have even a single coin with me. I do not have proper clothes. Added to this, I am always hungry. I do not get food. I do not know what happiness is. I have spent my life in poverty and misery. I have not been able to save even a single coin. So, I should not lose this opportunity."
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