________________ Vol. Il/No. 4. Eternal Wisdom (atacyor - one who is totally free from the slightest desires and attachments ); that only he is Guru, who is Nirgrantha (fakta - one who has given up all and every possession. Also, later in the story, the meaning of this word becomes clear ); and that only the tenets and the principles expounded by the Omniscient ( aas) is Dharma." So ended the discourse of Shri Keshi Ganadhara. The words and speech of true saints are very sweet and pleasant, and they are full of high precepts; hence their effect is quick and definite; and when one lives in accordance with them they lead to an unperturbable happiness. The same was the effect of this discourse of Shri Keshi Ganadhara on the listners, and in particular, upon the chief minister Chitra, who was deeply moved. His faith in Dharma grew manifold. Instantly, he reached the stage of Sumyaktwa and accepted the twelve vows ( a ) of the householder. Then with great humbleness, this religious minister . bowed down in salutation to the Guru and said: "Oh Lord! Oh Merciful ! our King Pradeshi is a very brave man, and so also he is full of profound courage and patience ( st )and yet he is a great atheist (Fifa). He does not believe in Atma, Virtue ( gost ), Sin (979) or Religion ( 7 ). Hence Sire, be gratious and please come to my city of Shwetambika. I am very hopeful that my king's mind will change when he comes into contact with you - and so he too shall discover this wonderous Dharma." The great saints never use definitive language and so Shri Keshi Ganadhara, his new found Guru said to the minister: "As the circumstances shall permit ( s pastat)". As soon as his work was completed, the chief minister Chitra returned to the city of Shwetambika. Then he called the keeper of the garden and said to him: "My
