Book Title: Journey Into Jainism Author(s): Smitpragyashreeji, Vishrutvibhashreeji Publisher: B Jain Publishers Pvt LtdPage 95
________________ 86 Journey into Jainism MIESBERPUC. R. LK2BS81.327 . 32 At that time the Yadavas were addicted to wine and meat. The meal was considered incomplete without these items. They were necessary for the purpose to show off affluence. For this purpose the king had procured many fat animals and birds in cages. They were crying out in terror pitifully and trying to get into the route through which the marriage party was passing. On one side the band of orchestra was creating a delightful atmosphere and on the other side thousands of helpless animals were screaming mournfully. On one side, the band of orchestra was creating a delightful atmosphere and on the other side thousands of helpless animals were screaming mournfully. Thousands of people passed through the path, but none of them were even moved by the cries of those defenceless animals. As soon as Aristnemi's chariot reached the path, his heart wasPage Navigation
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