Stories From Jainism

Author(s): Mrugendramuni
Publisher: Jain Yoga Foundation

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Finding herself unsuccessful, she scratched her body and tore her clothes and appeared disturbed and dishevelled. Then she shouted out, “Save me, save me". The palace guards rushed into the palace and reported to the King that Sudarshan had been found in the Queen's room.
The Queen also accused Sudarshan of an evil intention to rape her. When the King asked Sudarshan whether the accusations against him were true, Sudarshan preferred to keep silent. So the King thought him guilty and ordered him to be executed on the gallows.
Sudarshan's wife Manorama came to know of the order of her husband's execution and she bore the news with equanimity. She considered that her past deeds or sins were responsible for her husband's evil fate.
But then a miracle happened. The gallows turned into a throne. Gods bowed down their heads to Sudarshan. When the King knew of this miracle, he asked Sudarshan's forgiveness and got angry with his faithless Queen. Sudarshan then placated the angry King and requested him to spare the Queen's life.
The King honoured Sudarshan and allowed him to go home unscathed.
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