Book Title: Mahavir Prince Of Peace
Author(s): Ranchor Prime
Publisher: Mandala Publishing

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________________ Shri Mahavir Jain Aradhana Kendra www.kabatirth.org Acharya Shri Kailassagarsuri Gyanmandir When all was ready, great crowds of animals, humans and gods gathered and filled the pavilion, waiting for the teaching to begin. Tirthankara Mahavira, shining with the light of pure knowledge, ascended to the topmost platform and took his seat on the throne facing east. He manifested three other identical forms of himself who occupied the other three thrones. Then he began to deliver his first sermon. He taught of nonviolence, self-restraint and renunciation of the world. He wanted the gods to give up their luxurious comforts and go in search of self-realization. But although they listened to his teaching with attention and reverence, they were not ready to renounce their comforts and practice penance. Thus his sermon, though wonderful, was unsuccessful. Seeing this, Mahavira prepared to leave that place. MENU For Private And Personal Use Only

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