Stories From Jainism

Author(s): Mrugendramuni
Publisher: Jain Yoga Foundation

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The minister then said "Well, I had gone over to your enemies. This verse has also warned me against betrayal. Why would I betray you now, when I have served you long faithfully?"
The woman from the audience said, "My husband is abroad and I have been waiting for him for the last twelve years. I was tired of this long separation from him and wanted to seek another man. I heard the verse and it has warned me. Since I have waited for twelve years, why not then wait for a few years more? Why should I be unchaste?"
The elephant driver confessed, "Sir, I resolved today to get rid of you by throwing you from the elephant's back, having been enticed to do so by your enemies. But this verse saved me from sin. Hence I gave a gift before you could give."
All were surprised to hear the different confessions. Khsullak had really opened their eyes.. Thereafter, all of them embraced monkhood together.
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