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PRABUDDHA JIVAN
MAY 2013
Story of Bhagwan Neminath
A Story From Aagam Katha
ACHARYA VATSALYADEEPJI . English Translation : PUSHPA PARIKH
Nemnath an incarnation of holiness as standing all Rajul seeing Nemkumar approaching the palace was alone on the top of the mountain Girnar. He was gaz- very happy and delighted. The trumpets & bugles were ing towards the sky which was busy in creating differ- heard. The joy was seen everywehere. ent scenes by the clouds which were reminding him of But all of a sudden the procession stopped. his past.
Nemkumar refused to proceed. Rajul was also worHe was dressed in a royal dress and was loaded ried. Why it was stopped ? 'somekind of bad thoughts with ornaments, but he was not confortble with it be- occured to her mind. Her right eye was also flickering cause he was in a totally different mood. The thought which is considered as a bad sign. going in in his mind was, 'when my own body also does One of the friend came running saying 'Rajul'. not belong to me, and I the Atman is different from body. 'Yes' why all these ornaments for?' When I have left Rajul "Listen, Nem is going back'. the most beautiful lady also, what is the value of these "What?' for a moment Rajul was stunned. "Why?' ornaments? He was reminded of his past incident when she could not speak further. She was trembling. and how he left Rajul.
Rajul, Nemkumar heard the screaming of the aniThe king Ugrasen had arranged for a marriage. mals, while entering the city. He asked the charioteer. Even the nature had joined the occasion. It was a spe- He replied, these animals have been brought here for cial occasion for the citizens also.
the guests on the occasion of the marriage.' Then Rajul the beloved daughter of the king Ugrsen was Nemkumar ordered the procession to return because getting married. Nemukar the prince, a very handsome of the slaughter of the animals. Now he was not in favour man, the son of the king Samudravijayji was the bride of the marriage. He did not like this worldly life where groom. Nemkumar's mother was the queen Shivadevi. for our happiness the others are slaughtered. He has Maharaja Krishna was the younger brother of the king developed renunciation and .... Samudravijay.
The friend uttered in trembling voice, 'In each word Nemkumar though on a darker side was very hand- of Nemkumar some typical effective flow of force is some and humble. He resembled the dark clouds. He seen.' was very attractive too.
Rajul was aslo upset. She was puzzled. She reached Rajul was a perfect match for Nemnath. The day of the limit of surprise and automatically tears started flowmarriage was approaching closer and closer. Every- ing from her eyes. She was stunned and silent. She body was very enthu about the marriage. Rajul stand- was in a thinking process What? Nem is going back?' ing in the balcony, gazing at the clouds waiting for the She was trembling. She started uttering Nem, Nem', birdegroom with the thought in her mind that the bride- and she started in the direction of Nem's chariot. Neigroom will arrive here riding on the black clouds. She ther could anybody stop her or tell her anything. is very anxious for staying in with Nemkumar. in his Rajul arriving near the chariot, gazed towards evpalace.
erybody. Nemkumar was absolutely calm & composed. The news about the procession being started for He said, Shauripuri was received. Rajul heard and she was "Rajul, I was waiting for you only, I am going back. waiting for the precious moment but at the same time Please allow me & forgive me.' she was feeling shy also.
Silence The precious day of marriage-the fifth day of the Rajul ! month of Shravana arrived.
Silence. The people of the city gathered and were very happy, Rajul !' There was a captivating luster in the words waiting for the auspicious occasion. The people were of Nemkumar. constantly watching the bridgegroom. The people with 'I can understand you Rajul, but this worldly life in Nemkumar were also very handsome and were worth which for our happiness poor animals are slaughtered watching.
gives me an utter pain. I hope you will understand me
