Jain Stories 03

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

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have given her up, but, you do not know, she is devoted to you You abused her, kicked her, insulted ber in public, but the worthy lady bears no malice against you A rare piece of magnanimity, really worthy of adoration !!!
Pavadanjaya--"But then why didn't she protest when Vidyutprabha was extolled in most superlative terms ?"
Prabasıt"That was a mere episode not to be taken very seriously. That really meant nothing, nor does it establish that she was either unfaithful or inconsistent. And then, tell me, why did she come to see you off from a distance She wishes you victory and glory with all her heart"
Payananjaya—“And I added to her distress by kicking at her She was perhaps living on a streak of bope, but that day, it must have become a total darkness for her.”
Prahasıt__"This is very likely. She was already in the deepest of distress and agony, which must have increased a thousandfold by your impolite behaviour. It was really unbecoming of you."
Payananjaya—“But now till I come back, it is quite likely that she may not be alive'
Prabasit “On this point, nothing can be emphatically said. When misery takes possession of the mind, it must find an outlet in some direction"
Pavapadjaya was restless
“Then think of a way out I don't want to leave her ia distress for many years now. When she is in distress, how can I be successful 10 my mission ? It has been a great folly on my part. I must go back at once and repair her wounds. It is midoight and all the men are fast asleep I want to go at once and return before dawn Please do the needful ”
When the two friends returned to the capital, the city was dead in slumber Anjana alone kept a vigil blaming her ill-luck As Pavadanjaya stood at a little distance, Prahasit carried the good news about the arrival of his friend. Hearing a very familiar voice, Vasantatılaka opened the door and received him