Jain Stories 03

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

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NARMADA SUNDARI
Meanwhile, dejected Virdasa reached Vrigukacct could not forget the tragedy of his life even for a There he became friendly with one Jinadasa to narrated the story of his mental distress On he: account, Jioadasa said,
“Unless she is dead or has escaped by some am pretty sure that she is still in detention with t woman. But mere diligence is not enough to rec It must be supplemented by jotellect But don't se I am going myself and I am sure that I shall be in my mission " For Jinadasa, it was no difficult came to Babbarkul and went straight to the hons harlot Narmada was there He introduced him: friend of Virdasa. To win her confidence, he a complete account of her uncle and informed to circumstances under which he had come there in her. When Narmada was convinced that this time spare, she started with him and reached Vrigukasno she was united with her uncle Virdasa who took ; own home Narmada was henceforth living it house, happy and safe, and spending her days practices.
Once a wise monk had come to that city assembled at the city park to listen to his Narmada too had come After the disc Virdasa made the following submission :
"Oh monk ! How is it that such as Narmada Sundari underwent so: barrassment in her life?" Said the all
"It is all due to the bondage of ; previous birth In her previous birth, goddess of the river Narmada Once bank of that siver. He was already 1 Out of sheer fun, the goddess creat him But the monk remained firm in goddess admitted her defeat and Henceforth, the goddess rooted be lcd a very pious life The same *