Jain Stories 03

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

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JAINA STORIES
"I shall deem it a piece of good luck if my parents settle my marriage with this map "
Said a friend,
“But I am afraid, your desire is not going to be fulfilled Your father has some other arrangement for your marriage”
“Some other arrangement for my marriage! What do you mean? Are you serious ?"
"It is well-known to you, dear princess, that a lion has of late started causing havoc in tbis region, Everyday he is taking a heavy toll of life of animals and human beings All efforts to eradicate this menace have failed so far So the king bas issued forth an announcement to the effect that anyone who kills this lion wins your hand, along with half the kingdom. None has responded yet If this man does, then it will be easy for you to have your desire fulfilled "
As they were chattigg, Samanta Singh woke up The princess now advanced towards him and introduced herself Soon the two become intimate with each other After this, the princess and her friends returned to the palace Measwhile, Samanta Singh got a full report about the lion from the keeper lady, who further cautioned him not to venture But Samanta Singh did not want to miss the chance With a drawn sword in his hand, he went to the forest and kept a vigil As the lion came at night, he was caught unawares Samanta Singh finished him at one stroke At day-break, the news flashed all over the city with the speed of a lightning The king sent for the saviour of his kingdom and received him in audience He made enquiries about his family and was assured to know that Samanta Singh was a prince of the royal blood The princess was married with bim