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to bow down to his younger brothers because they were senior to him. Again his ego stopped him going to them. Since Kevali monks do not bow down to other monks. He decided to remain in the battlefield in meditation until he attained Keval-jnan because Kevali monks do not need to bow down to other monks. He began to practice hard penance and remained deeply engrossed in meditation for many months. Creepers grew around him and entwined his body.Birds built their nests in his matted hair and beard.
Kevaljnan riding on an elephant. They sang this through the day and continued to sing through the night.
At last Bahubali heard their song, Consciousness was slowly returning to him. He began to think, "Am I riding an elephant? Where is that elephant? The Sadhviji's can't be wrong!"
Rishabhadev had two daughters named Brahmi and Sundari. They had become Sadhvijis many years ago. They asked Tirthankar Rishabhadev, "Where is Bahubali at present? Has he attained Kevaljnan, the highest enlightenment?"
Bhagawan Rishabhadev replied, "No, he has not attained Keval-jnan. He is still in meditation. An obstacle prevents him from attaining enlightenment
The Meaning of the whole song became clear to him. He realized that his ego (pride) was the elephant. One cannot attain eternal bliss without giving up ego. He then looked within. He rooted out his ego. He now had self-realization. He regretted the ego that had blurred his vision.
They asked him what that obstacle was. "Well, shallow pride works as an obstacle in this case. He is required to offer his salutations and obeisance to monks senior to him, including all his younger brothers. However, he does not want to do this. The moment gives up his ego he will attain the divine light."
As soon as Bahubali steped out to see Bhagwan Rishabhadev and his younger brothers, all the obstacles blocking the eternal light vanished. He attained Keval-jnan'.
Both the Sadhvijis went to the place where their brother, Bahubali, was meditating. They began to recite hymns and Stavans before him. They requested their brother to get down from the back of the big elephant because you cannot attain
An oak tree and a reed were arguing about their strength. When a strong wind came up, the reed avoided being uprooted by bending and learning with the gusts of wind. But the oak stood firm and was torn up by the roots.
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