King Pradeshi and Keshikumar Diwakar Chitrakatha 054

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

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Gautam Swami was elated to hear the story of the past and future of King Pradeshi. He paid homage to Bhagavan Mahavir and said
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Bhante ! What you say is a fact.
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After paying homage and obeisance to Bhagavan Mahavir, Gautam resumed Lhis contemplation and meditation.
THE LESSON
The story of King Pradeshi has many lessons for us
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Virtues like kindness, compassion, love, helpfulness, tolerance, etc. cannot be acquired without faith and belief in one's soul. Therefore, you should first of all believe in yourself and your power. Understand that your body is mortal but the soul within is immortal. The soul should not be defiled and tarnished for the sake of physical pleasure, enjoyment and comforts. A being has to suffer the consequences of his deeds. Therefore do not tread the path of evil deeds, oppression and immorality.
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Common man is under the stupor of ignorance and lust. When a true enlightened teacher is found he imparts right knowledge and shows the path of beatitude. There is no enlightenment without a guru.
THE END
Whole world is friend for one with spiritual view. He is not angry even at a tormentor or a criminal. He forgives everyone. He is always equanimous. Therefore even physical pain cannot of cald lathe
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All virtues are automatically acquired the moment one gains religious attitude. A cruel and oppressive king like Pradeshi, turned into a highly detached, forgiving and tolerant person fecunder the influence of religion and pious company; so much so that when he was not angry at all with his queen who had poisoned him. Forgiveness for all, love for all, this is the sign of religion.