Jina Kushal Suri Diwakar Chitrakatha 045

Author(s): Shashiprabhashreeji, Shreechand Surana
Publisher: Mahavir Seva Trust Mumbai

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Father, it is you who says that ascetics are
the kings of kings. Why then you want to give me a lower rank?
DADAGURU SHRI JINA KUSHAL SURI
And the parents showered Karman with affectionate kisses.
Gurudev, it appears that your personality has cast some spell on Karman. He is no more interested in mundane activities and wants to be your disciple.
Admirable indeed! How clever of him. He traps even his father with his words,
At last, one day Jesal Shah requested Acharya Shri Jina Chandra Suri
Minister ! Such discerning knowledge at this age is a consequence of meritori
ous karmas of earlier births. Such
unique persons come for well-being of the world,
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For some days the parents tried to distract Karman with toys and other attractions of wealth and comforts. But the child did not stop his insistence to become a disciple of Gurudev. One day Jesal Shah said
This ten year child talks like a mature person of sixty. It will be hard for us to control him.
Gurudev, I request you to accept him as your disciple.
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I am confident that this child will greatly contribute towards promotion of the Jain order. He will benefit millions of people with his religious knowledge. You will also be benefitted...