Book Title: Stories From Jainism
Author(s): Mrugendramuni
Publisher: Jain Yoga Foundation

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________________ But the brahmins of the city did not want a Jain temple to be built there. When the foundation stone was being laid, a stream of drinking water sprang up. There was scracity of drinking water in that area. Hence, the brahmins requested the king to confiscate the given land. When the king inquired into the matter, he found that the water was not potable. He wondered why this strange phenomenon had occurred. But being far-sighted, Pethadshah had got many salt-bags thrown into the stream. The water was found brackish by the king and the evil desire of the brahmins did not succeed. Thus they were disheartened. Pethadshah's generosity was acclaimed everywhere and so was the glory of Jainism. ᄆᄆᄆ 99

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