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NARMADA SUNDARI
that this great nun was none other than his own dear wife, Narmada Sundari. He fell at her feet and begged to be forgiven. At this, said the nun,
"This was none of your fault but the operation of my owo karima. I could not have escaped it in any case. But now my karma is nearly exhausted and none can make me suffer any further. Have no repentance for what has already receded into the dead past”
The words of the nun had a great impact on Mabesvaradatta. He was now anxious to retire from household duties and join the holy order of monks. This he did, liviög the remaining part of his life in a very worthy manner Thus he acquired great merits which entitled him to heaven after death
