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think that because the Shramans and sages are unarmed, they are helpless. But they do not know that the greatest weapon of such saints is their non-attachment and freedom from hatred. Being attracted by their penance and equal love for all creatures, many gods and goddesses become ready to protect them.
Vishen also made blows thinking that the Muni is helpless and alone. That sinner was thinking that he would succeed, and he would taken occassions. The goddesses who remain ready; but invisibly, to look to the safety of the Recluses, defeated all the wicked efforts of Vishen.
Vishen was lying unconscious in the forest. Some Bhills came there and kiednapped him. Vishen met with very bad grievances at their hands. He suffered acute pains and then died. He was thrown into the Sixth hell.
On the other hand, Muni Sen became
