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JAIN RAMAYAN
sensual desires and sensual cravings. Therefore, people should begin to destroy Karmas by destroying first the Mohaniya Karma. As soon as the Mohaniya Karma is destroyed, the other karmas become weak and powerless.
If man is determined he can destroy Mohaniya Karma. In order to destroy Mohaniya Karma, he must carry out spiritual endeavours to attain Samyakinan, Samyakdarshan and Samyakcharitra (the right knowledge, the right faith and the right character). At the same time, there should be a convenient and conducive atmosphere to carry out those endeavours and in order to achieve those objectives human beings must renounce the samsar and adopt the Charitradharma. This is inevitable. Jivas can carry out endeavours to destroy Karmas only by adopting the Charitradharma. Therefore, Shri Ram decided to adopt the Charitradharma. When man develops total detachment for the samsar, this lofty aspiration arises in his mind.
Shri Ram at once sent for Shatrughna. Shatrughna came at once; saluted Shri Ram and stood near him. Shri Ram stroking his head affectionately said, "Dear brother! I have lost all interest in the samsar. I have no attachment for anything. Everything appears futile and pointless. Therefore, I wish to install you on the throne of Ayodhya and to adopt the Sadhudharma".
Shatrughna stood stupefied on hearing the words of Shri Ram. He found it difficult to say anything. He fell into deep thought.
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"Dear Shatrughna ! What are you thinking of so deeply? Why has your face become bleak and blighted. I will send for the Chief Minister and arrange your coronation and you have to accept this responsibility". Shri Ram said looking towards Shatrughna. Shatrughna stood silent. His eyes welled up with tears. He said in great agitation:
"Revered brother! Kindly do not say so, I do not desire power and prosperity; nor do I desire the throne of Ayodhya. When you are not here, what can I do? Kindly permit me to
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