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ROHINIYA - THE THIEF
okhur was a very knavish robber who lived, with his U wife Rohini and a son, in the foothills of the Vaibhavgiri situated near Rajgrihi.
Lokhur named his son Rohiniya after his wife's name. He wished that Rohiniya would be an able robber like him. So he was systematically trained in the art of robbery.
Once Lokhur said to his son, "Son, please listen to me. A yogi (sage) named Mahavir has come to Rajgrihi at present. He is a magician. People are charmed by his words. Kings and pandits have been influenced by him. Don't go to listen to what he says."
Lokhur feared that his son Rohiniya would stop robbing. And Rohiniya pledged not to listen to Lord Mahavir's sermons.
Then Lokhur died in course of time and his son carried on in life, robbing and looting people.
Now, Lord Mahavir visited Rajgrihi. Many people gathered to hear his words of wisdom. Meanwhile Rohiniya passed by the place where Lord Mahavir was preaching. When he knew that it was Lord Mahavir who was preaching,
