Shraman Bhagvana Mahavira Part 2 Vibhag 1

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

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of some great person. Ah! I uttered very harsh words that "She will become my wife, and on hearing my stupid words, she died frorr intense commotion at heart. Now, what is the use of mourning for passed events in order that this girl may not meet with the same fate, it is advisable for me that I should not say aayıhing to her.' Becoming agreeable to ber with sweet words, che soldier took the girl to Kaušāmbi anu kept her standing on a public highway for sale.
At that time, Dhanāvana śétha, passing by that road, on some religious duty, immed ačely on seeing the girl ibought:"Oh! from her appearance it seems she is not a daughter of an ordinary person. She has unique charms resembling lide on an ocean, alihough she is without any crnam.nt on her body. She exhibits her covering of b:auty resembling the Crescent of the Moon although her body is lean It is, therefore, appropriate that I should buy her even aiter giving him inure, money leet cho pitiable girl may not become miserable by going into the hands of some wicked person. Besides, under my protection, she may meet with her family members in due course of time." With this idea in his mirdDhanăvaha Śtha gave him his askerl-for price and bought this girl. Soon after taking her to his house, the sesha asked her: " () daughter ? whose daughter are your and who are your family-members?" Being unable to tarrale ber account as she was born in a very noble royal Carnily, she remained silent. Then Dhanävaha setha adopied her ay his owu daughter, and wbile entrusting her to his wife, Mūlā śéțbani, he said:-"O dear! I present you with this girl. You protect her with the ulcost care." From that time, she remained at ééth's house as comfortably as she would at her own house. By her good manners, politeness, and by her skilful conversation, she so deeply delighted the hearts of śécha Dhanävaha, his family-members, and of people in general, that owing to her calm disposition as cooling as Bandal-paste, her former name was changed, and she was narned Candană Being deservediy addressed as Candanã with due affection, sh eventually grew up and atralned youth. With