Parabels of Mahavir

Author(s): Harindranath Chattopadhyaya
Publisher: Shri Kiran Publishers

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[19] "Now let me tell you once for all, It never is too late To launch upon a life of truth And change the course of fate." .
The serpent said : Forgive me, Sire ! For my uncouth behaviour : Be by my side, you are my guide, You are my only saviour !"
Mahavir placed his quiet palm Upon the serpent's hood Assuring him, in simple words, His life was changed for good !
"Your life has changed and you shall soon Take heaven itself by storm. Know that you are some future sage In this, your present form.
“And this, your serpent form, shall pass After being bled and tortured.... Yet, every wound you bear shall be A ripe fruit in God's orchard !"
And now the serpent thought it time To purify his soul : Straightway, he sped and hid his head Inside his serpent-hole.