Shalibhadra Diwakar Chitrakatha 047

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

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Just then King Shrenik and Bhadra Sethani came
| Bhadra looked agape. Bhagavan continued to pay homage to Bhagavan Mahavir. Bhadra asked
You were in a hurry to
come here. Therefore Bhante !
the two ascetics Where are
returned without ascetics Dha
Lady! They went nya and
taking alms. for alms at your Shalibhadra? I house. But no
> want to see
body recognized them.
Bhante ! (AN them due to their
How unfortunate weak and wiry
I am.
bodies..
Then Bhadra asked
Bhante ! Where are
the two ascetics now?
They have gone to Vaibharagiri hill and taken the ultimate vow.
Bhadra went to Vaibharagiri with Shrenik. Seeing the two ascetics lying still on the rock she broke down
Oh son! I am so unfortunate that I could not offer you the last food
although you came to collect alms at my door. All my wishes and dreams
have shattered.
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