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Sixth Rainy Season.
Starting from there, śramana Bhagavān Mahavira, went to Bhadrikā Nagari with the object of living there, during his sixtb rainy season. There, Gośāla met the Bhagavån after an absence of six münths. On sceing Śramaņa Bhagavån Mahavira the delighted Gośāla respectfully bowed down at the lotus-like feet of the Jinésvara, and he remained at the Lord's service as before.
Śramaņa Bhagavān Mahavira lived at Bhadrika Nagari during the sixth rainy season, observing a continuous fasting of four months with various vowB.
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