Journey Into Jainism

Author(s): Smitpragyashreeji, Vishrutvibhashreeji
Publisher: B Jain Publishers Pvt Ltd

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paid much attention to this rug, but you have forgotten your own soul."
She further said, "You claim you love me, but don't you believe that the carnal desires of yours are totally responsible for causing all the troubles you have undergone. You are leaving your sadhana in exchange for the flesh. Out of sheer foolishness, you have forgotten your vows. You envied Sthuulibhadra, but you are no match for him. We loved each other for twelve years, and when he was back in my life again, I was restless for him. Yet he did not deviate from his path. He did not bend before me but made me an ideal woman. When you came here, you were firm on your ideals, and I was the same in my vows. Yet you slipped from the right, moral path. Do you believe it to be good? Do you realize the value of human
life?"
Hearing this sharp rebuke, realization dawned on the monk. He was ashamed of himself and was filled with selfcondemnation.
Again did Kosha speak, “Even now, the time has not passed. You have not fully strayed from your path. It is time for you to go to your guru, take the repentance, and achieve purity once more. He will show you the right path. Also, forgive me for the trouble I have caused you, but it was only to make you perfect in your sadhana.
Immensely inspired by Kosha's words, Muni went to the guru, took repentance, and became pure.