Shalibhadra Diwakar Chitrakatha 047

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

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The neo-initiates requested Bhagayan
The two ascetics indulged in rigorous austerities. They spent all the time doing Kayotsarg meditation. Due to these rigorous practices their bodies became extremely weak and wiry.
Bhante! V Son ! Austerities and Please
meditation are the tell us the two activities that will method of soon lead you to shedding your goal. karmas.
Once Bhagavan Mahavir came again to Rajagriha, Thousands of devotees came to pay homage. Ascetics Dhanya and Shalibhadra sought permission
Getting permission the two ascetics wandered around in the city and came near Bhadra's house.
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Bhante ! We want to seek alms
in the city for breaking our month
long fast.
Son ! You may go. Today you will get
your breakfast from your mother,
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TOH
Be quick! Today ascetics Dhanya and Shalibhadra have also come with
Bhagavan. Let's go to pay homage to
them.
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