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him from doing so, and suggested that 32 Jaina temples should be constructed instead of getting 32 teeth removed. On one occasion, the discusion of seven evil habits took place and consequently the king declared the prohibition of these in the whole country. Moreover with the advice of the Quru the acceptance of the wealth of a childless person was also prohibited.
Steadily the king was coming under the influence of Jainism On account of this, some spies informed the king of 'Kalyana Katak' that Kumarpala had lost both the valour and the army. Besides being an adherent of the cult of non-violence, he would fail to make use of his power and hence he would be defeated if an invasion was made. Having came to know of the preparations, for invasion being irade, Kîmârapåla informed of this to the great Quru, and said, "If I shall be defeated. the dignity of the Jainism will be lost." The Guru advised him to keep patience and said that the result of it would be seen on the seventh day. Then he concentratingly repeated the Sûri Mantra (a magical or mysterious hymn) with the result that the deity of the hymn appeared. On being requested to help, the god said, “The enemy -Eing will die on the seventh day.” Exactly on the 7th day, the spies informed that the enemy had died.
Then Kumārapāla was given a sermon He being directed by the Guru got a large temple of the measurement of 24 hands! a hand 2 feet ) built on Mount Tarangā and a lustrous image of Ajitnāth measuring one hundred and one fingers was installed in it. The image stiil exists.
Ambad was repairing the temple of Muni Sūvrata swami in Broach but as there was haunting place of some Yoginis (Kinds of witches) they began to trouble him. Inspite of numerous efforts against this hindrance he was not successful. At last he sought the help of Hémac'andrāc'arya and requested him to go to Broach The Guru went there and made him free from danger. Moreover, he helped him well in the work of reparation
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