Shraman Bhagvana Mahavira Part 2 Vibhag 1

Author(s): Ratnaprabhvijay, D P Thaker
Publisher: Parimal Publication

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Having ascertained the truthfulness of the words of the Dévé. ndra, and having repented for his sinful actions, and becoming physically disabled by his evil deeds, the god bowed down before the foot of Vardhamana Kumāra, and said O Lord of the Three Words? I have done this wicked act. I did not believe in words of the Indra but they are quite true. I am now suffering the terrible consequences. Or, what is this merely for one who pays го attention to the words of his superiors? O Lord! you are able to overcome great dangers of this world with the greatest ease then, of what account is it to you when a wretch like myself is prepared to terrify you? Besides, O Supreme Being! you are able to shake Mount Méru and with it the entire earth with the touch of the toe of your foot. Whose mind will not be fascinated by this juvenile sporting of yours? O master of the Three Worlds! Although you possess such evident strength, I was not able to know it. I am, therefore, a god only in name, but not in action. You please forgive me for my impudent behaviour, For, good persona are naturally fond of obeisance." Having thus requested pardon of the Omniscient, the only friend of the world-and having done obeisance, the god, iliuminating the dircetions by his jewelled ear-rings, flew up into the sky. Vardhamana Kumāra continued the game for a short time, and returned to his palace accompanied by his servants, warriors, and body-guards.
It is said,
बालत्तणे बि सूरो पयईए गुरुपरकमो भयवं । Aqui sfer of || ! !!
frefer कथं नाम,
1. Balattapé vi suro payaîé guruparakkamo bhayavam; Virutti kayam nama, Sakkéņam tuṭṭhacittéņam,
1. Vardhamana Kumara was braue and had naturally great strength even during child-hood. He was named Vira by Sakra with a contented mind.
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