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swollen and you collapsed and died on the spot. After death, you were born as the son of King Shrenik and now you are here as a monk."
The narration of the story of his past birth opened his eyes and he regretted the idea of giving up his monkhood. Now, he decided to serve his fellow-monks more devotedly. He then began to lead a life of an ideal Sadhu. He devoted his time in securing sacred knowledge and practising austerities.
He practised very hard penances and gave up his life after observing a fast for a month. He was then born as Ahamendra god. He would be emancipated in course of
time.
Compassion towards all is a great force. This is exemplified in the life of Meghakumar.
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