Stories From Jainism

Author(s): Mrugendramuni
Publisher: Jain Yoga Foundation

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Hence he asked the fellow sadhus not to offer Somadeo food brought by them during his absence. When Somadeo did not get food, he was angry.
When Aryarakshit returned from his rounds, he was told what had happened during his absence. However, Somadeo went out to beg alms, as hunger drove him to it.
Once Saudharmendra went to Mahavideh to salute Simandherswami and heard the description of Nigod (hell). Indra came to know that Aryarakshit was a very learned monk. So assuming the form of an old brahmin, he approached the Acharya and was pleased by the description of hell given. Then Indra went away after sprinkling scented powder (Vasakshep). The visit of Indra to Aryarakshit impressed the sadhus very much. They soon realised that the Guru was indeed a great personality.
Then Aryarakshit left Mathura with the band of his disciples, and Durbalikapuspamitra was made his chief successor.
It was good of this Acharya Aryarakshit to divide the four Anuyogas into separate parts like Charananuyoga, Dravyanuyoga, Dharmakathanuyoga and Ganitanuyoga in order to simplify the sacred texts.
I salute this great Acharya.
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