Stories From Jainism

Author(s): Mrugendramuni
Publisher: Jain Yoga Foundation

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NANDISEN (II)
andisen was an orphan. His mother died after giving
time his
Hence he was brought up by his uncle.
Here, also, Nandisen was not happy. He had to work hard all day. And yet his uncle used to nag and scold the boy.
Unfortunately, Nandisen on his part was himself a little dull. He was sent to school, but he ran away from it. He was also insulted by the daughters of his uncle-by his cousins-and this was unbearable. He was considered good for nothing by them.
After the day's hard work, Nandisen was found asleep under the tree in front of the house. His sleep was soon disturbed, as he seemed to hear his cousins remark, "No one would marry such a black lad." These words touched him to the quick. He, therefore, felt sorry and unlucky.
So, Nandisen left his uncle's house. In the night he would sleep under a way-side tree. He had a dream one night. He felt as if there was sun-rise everywhere. Soon he awoke and saw the star, Venus, twinkling. It was about to be dawn.
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