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SHRAMAN MAHAVIR
Akampita came from Mithila, Achalbhrata from Kaushal, Metarya from Tungık and Prabhas from Rajgriha The first belonged to Gautam, the second to Harita and the last two to Kaundinya patronymic They had three-hundred disciples each
These eleven scholars and their 4400 disciples were present at the site where Saumil was to perform the Yagna
The Lord felt the necessity of sponsoring non-violence among the masses.
Mahavratas or major observances should be promoted amongst them who have the calibre to stand these and anuvrata or minor observances amongst the minor souls Sacrifices, slavery and such violent evils of the society ought to be eradicated I must seek a few dependable associates for the purpose, he thought They should preferably be Brahmins
The Lord could clairvoyantly see Indrabhuti and other profound scholars present at the place meant for the sacrificial site The Lord was impressed by their ability and the latter were drawn to him by his determined resolve
The keeper of the garden brought a strange news to the king Said he, 'Lord Mahavira has graced our garden today.'
The tiding pleased the king The keeper added, 'The Lord has commenced speaking' This development was doubly welcome
'It is not from the horse's mouth, my Lord, but I learn the Lord proposes to preach today,' said he
There couldn't be anything happier The Royal Majesty himself visited the Mahasena garden to publicise the important news
Indrabhuti saw thousands pressing forward in one direction It intrigued him what could be the cause? He sent the messenger to find out the why and wheretofore of such an unusual exodus The messenger returned with the news. The Master of Shramanas ( saint) has arrived His pursuits have
