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Sthulabhadra, then, took Bhagavati Dîksā at the blessed hands of Śruta-Kévalin Acarya Sriman Sambhūti Vijaya Mahārāja Being endowed with bright intellect, Sthulabhadra Muni acquired much knowledge within a short time. Besides, he had perfect control over his senses.
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Rainy season was drawing near. According to the customary practice of ascetics, Jaina Sādhūs are required to live at one place during the four months of the rainy season. Various sādhūs requested permission of the Guru Mahārāja to go to different places. One of them asked permission to remain in Kayotsarga' dhyāna (religious meditation with perfect renunciation of body) near the den of a lion, another, near the hole of a snake, and a third asked permission to remain on the central beam of a well. Sthulabhadra Muni requested permission to live for the four months of rainy season in the chamber of enjoyments in the palace of Kośā. Guru Mahārāja fully cognizant of the gain, gave permission to them.
Kośā was much grieved on hearing the news of Sthulabhadra's dîkṣā. Her mind became very uneasy. Her motherthe chief harlot-explained to her the customary dealings of a prostitute, but her pleadings had no effect on the mind of Kośā who was intoxicated with true love for Sthulabhadra.
Kośǎ became exceedingly glad on seeing Sthūlabhadra Muni coming towards her house. Sthulabhadra Muni came, uttered dharma-läbha (a benediction meaning that all the gains pertaining to this life and the next, can be acquired by doing meritorious deeds), and asked permission for a lodging in the chamber of enjoyments in Kosa's palatial building. Kośā said, Dear! My own body is yours, why should there be any request at all for a lodging in my chamber? Sthula-bhadra Muni said." Those former days of worldly enjoyments are gone. Now I have become a sãdhu I can come in only with your permission." Kośã thought :
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