Jain Stories 01

Author(s): Mahendramuni, K C Lalwani
Publisher: A B Jain Shwetambar Terapanth Samaj

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AMVADA ra tale of heroism and magic-powers ]
In the city of Srivasa, there reigned a king name Vikram Singha One day, as the king was seated in his full court, there came a stranger The king asked him who he was and what was the purpose of bis visit Without replying to the king's enquiry, the stranger made the following observation :
"There lies a treasure, sir, beneath the meditation ground of Gorakb Yogini."
The king startled at these words Said he,
"What do you know about it? Where was it obtained from ?"
Revealing bis own identity, the stranger said,
“My name is Kurvaka I am the son of the very famous hero Anvada. You must be familiar with the stories of his adventure, bravery and magnanimity You must also be knowing how far-flung was his vast empire But, ob king and gentlemen of the court, you are not likely to know all his background It is full of mighty events. He started as an ordinary man with hardly any wealth which he could call his own He tried his best to build up a fortune but he was wholly unsuccessful at that."
“But then oh prince, how did he become a great king aith so much wealth and splendour qe asked everybody
"Well, gentlemen, I am here to throw light on that Please listen with full attention to what I say As I have already mentioned, Amvada started as a pauper and he left