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sneeze Mahavir explained that because his life was full of cruelty, people will look down upon him even if he lives. So if he dies, he will go to the seventh hell and if he lives, he will be despised.”
King Shrenik was now eager to know what was the significance of his sneeze, and the remark of that man. Mahavir explained :
“You are a king and so here you get all the luxuries. Enjoy them while you are living. Because after death, you are sure to get hell.”
King Shrenik was terribly upset and sad after knowing the meaning of his sneeze, and the remarks after that made by that mysterious person. He was more worried about the hell than death. He appealed to Bhagwan Mahavir in the most pathetic terms .
“Prabhu ! With you as the protector,
