Shalibhadra Diwakar Chitrakatha 047

Author(s): Shreechand Surana
Publisher: Mahavir Seva Trust Mumbai

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Time was flying. One day Bhadra informed the merchant -
Next day Kalacharya Sushen, a famous teacher, came to Gobhadra -
Merchant, Gurudev ! In Rajagriha
don't worry. there is no other scholar to the child match you. Please take the looks brilliant. responsibility of coaching He will be Shalibhadra.
given excellent 1 education.
Our Shalu
is eight years old.
know, I have called
the teacher. He must be on his way.
MY
The merchant offered rich gifts to the scholar who took Shalibhadra along to his ashram.
RAJAGRIHA-AFTER TEN YEARS One day Kala charya Sushen brought Shalibhadra to the merchant's house. Mother Bhadra embraced her sonHow are you, son ?
Yes mother, with Has your education
Y your blessings my concluded?
education is complete.
Since the very next day started the visits of rich and prominent merchants with marriage proposals of their daughters. Gobhadra asked Bhadra -
See there photos. Each one of them is a beautiful,
virtuous and talented girl,
I am confused. I don't know where to say yes and where no.
PG
The merchant honoured and amply rewarded the teacher before bidding him farewell.