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KESAVA
At Kundanpur, there lived a mercbant named Jasodhara His wife's name was Rambha. He had two sons by her, Hansa and Kesaya There was much cordiality between the two brothers They used to read and play together One day, while taking a stroll, they reached a park where they saw a muni who was giving a discourse The two brothers listened to him and were very much inspired by the muni's words In the presence of the muni, they took the vow of not taking food at night. The muni heartily approved of their resolve and gave them inspiration to remain steadfast in their vow.
The brothers returned home. Now, before the sun went down, they asked their mother to serve them food The mother understood not why The family was in the habit of taking food at night When the mother came to know of their yow, she became furious Sbe not only rebuked them, but told them not to indulge in much odd things That night, food was prepared after a quarter of the night was over. As Jasodhra sat for the dinner, he enquired about his sons They came ip but would not touch anytbing bccause of the vow This made Jasodhara too furious. Said he,
“You are just kiddies, and it seems you have turocd 19to agents of religion This is very bad. I won't allow this 10 my family." But the two brothers remained steadfast and went to bed without food
Jasodhara tried to argue with the boys,
"Tbis is neither our babit nor customary with the family »
But it was all in vain So he asked his wife not to serve any food during the day so that they would be coaxed
