Mahavira His Life And Teachings

Author(s): Saraswati Raghavachari
Publisher: Jain Sastu Sahitya

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heart of Mahavira. He said to her, “ Then I shall marry if only to please my parents."
Soon after, Mahavira married the daughter of King Samaravira and Queen Padmavati of Vasantapur. Yasoda was the name of the Princess; and the celebration took place with all pomp, grandeur and ceremony. It is described as a sight which gladdened the hearts, not only of human beings but also, of demi-gods and gods. -
CHAPTER XI Mahavira as a House-holder
All of a tenor was their after-life, No day discoloured with domestic strife; No jealousy, but mutual truth believed, Secure repose, and kindness undeceived.
-DRYDEN. Not many details are available about the life led by Mahavira as a house-holder.
As he was endowed with the most delicate sentiments and sensibilities, it is certain that he would do nothing which would either directly or indirectly distress his wife in the least.
Virtuous, sincere and honest, the famous son of Siddhartha was also the most devoted of husbands.