Book Title: Rishidatta Diwakar Chitrakatha 046 Author(s): Shantakumari Sadhvi, Shreechand Surana Publisher: Mahavir Seva Trust MumbaiPage 32
________________ Rishidatta told her story and then Kanakarath returned to his kingdom with his two wives. When king Hemarath heard the story he repented for what he did 90 Or Jain Education International Rishidatta DOG The parents-in-law sought Rishidatta's pardon and she said There is no fault of yours. The fault lies with my own karmas. The happiness or sorrow of a being are consequences of one's own karmas. Therefore, we should resolve to avoid misdeeds and always strives for indulgence in good deeds in life, King Hemarath gave the kingdom to Kanakarath and took the spiritual path by becoming an ascetic. In due course Kanakarath and Rishidatta also followed the same path when their sons were old enough to look after the kingdom. I committed a grave misdeed thoughtlessly. 30 For Private & Personal Use Only www.jainelibrary.orgPage Navigation
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