Journey Into Jainism

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

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Journey into Jainism
The Value of Self-Realization
Dhansanchaya, a rich man of the city of Kausaambi, had a son named Anaathi, who was brought up in a joyful atmosphere and befriended by beautiful young girls.
Though he was born with a silver spoon in his mouth, due to the rise of inauspicious karmas, Anaathi often felt acute pain in his eyes, usually followed by pain throughout his body. His parents tried their best to him cure him of his mysterious disease, but all their efforts were in vain.
Being helpless and frustrated Anaathi feared that his ailment might be incurable. He then made a resolution: "If I am relieved of this disease, I vow to become a monk.” The next day he experienced no pain in his eyes.
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He then made a resolution. "Iflam relieved of this disease I vow to become a monk."