Maa Parmatmaa

Author(s): Namramuni
Publisher: Parasdham Mumbai

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effort... greatness is achieved in the garden of humanitarian values, in the fragrance of compassionate and friendly nature.
Distance makes the heart grow fonder and this is exactly what happens with prince Sukaushal. He sees an old maid crying and inquires, “Why are you crying?” The maid answers, “I am missing your father, I am thinking of him. He was a great king and his presence always brought happiness and peace. The people in his kingdom were very happy with him.”
A thought flashes across Sukaushal's mind... “Where would my father be right now? Why did my mother never mention his name? Why did she never talk about him?"
"Your father has renounced worldly pleasures and has become an ascetic,” replies the old maid.
Sukaushal sets out in search of his father... coincidently, his father enters his kingdom. He looks at his father... he looks at the ascetic... he adores his personality... his heart starts beating faster... “I want to be with him, under his guidance, I want to completely surrender myself to him...I want to purify my life... my soul... I want to be with him...!"
The prince respectfully bows to his father... he gains religious knowledge, enjoys the spiritual company of the ascetic for two days and on the third day, he announces, “I surrender my life to you... please accept me... I am ready for renunciation."
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