Book Title: Rishabhdev Founder of Jainism
Author(s): Champat Rai Jain
Publisher: Indian Press

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________________ He willin bo THE FIRST WORLD TEACHER 79 WORLD TEACHER, and the Lord of Divine Sovereignty. That he is coming from the heavens to be born to thee is the import of the heavenly Palace which thou sawest, and the sight of the Palace of the Nagendra shows that He will be endowed with Clairvoyance from birth. The heap of glittering Jewels signifies that He will be possessed of all Divine attributes, while the smokeless conflagration that thou sawest indicates that He will burn up all the host of karmas that hold the soul in bondage and subject one to transmigration. The additional dream that was seen by thee indicates that Sri Rişabha Devaji has been conceived in thine womb !” Thus did Nābhi Raja who was near to bursting with extreme joy, explain the mystery of the heavenly dreams to his beloved queen. Their companions who heard all this were much astonished. All were overwhelmed with gladness and delight. The announcement of the good tidings was received with acclamation throughout the length and breadth of the royal capital. Men and women gathered round street corners to express their great joy, to congratulate one another, to bless the great Queen ! All of a sudden strains of heavenly music struck the ears of the delighted residents of Nābhi

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