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

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________________ 14 VANKACHULA T ing Vimalayash of Dhinpuri had two childern. One of them was a boy called Pushpachala and the other was a girl called Pushpachula. Both the brother and sister loved each other very intensely. But the boy was rather naughty. He would resort to eve-teasing. Hence he was named Vankachula instead of Pushpachala. Then the king married him hoping that his son's naughtiness would disappear thereby. But to no avail. Hence, the king had to banish him from the kingdom. He, therefore, left with his sister and his wife. On the way, he was besieged by a gang of robbers. But Vankachula fought and resisted bravely. Therefore, the chief of the robbers was pleased and invited him to be a member of his band of robbers. He soon became a principal member of the band. He used to get large booties for them. Meanwhile the chief of the robbers died and Vankachula ruled in his place. He continued to live in the lion's den, originally built for him.

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