Tale of Shree Nabhakraj

Author(s): Merutungacharya, Gunsundarvijay
Publisher: Divya Darshan Trust

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abandoned food etc. and informed the relatives for division of wealth etc from the elder brother. With their support, he got the half share in the property as also that of the said treasure. The property of the two brothers was divided into two. At that time younger brother Sinh was filled up with joy, for getting what he desired.
HONESTY ALWAYS PAY
Lover of justice - Samudra - thereafter prepared for the visit to the prime holy place of pilgrimage - Shree Shatrunjaya. He was anxious and determined to spend the half of the treasure on that pilgrim for the upliftment and betterment of the soul of the Naãg. No sooner he started for the pilgrimage, the younger brother Sinh played one wicked trick-mischevious game. He reached the King and said: 'O King! My brother has got a treasure while digging the land. Under prefext of visit to pilgrimage, he is leaving the city with that treasure with breachful and offenceful motives and intentions. I am in no manner involved in this breach and offence.' The King immediately called and got Samudra produced before him. He narrated the entire true story. He showed the wealth as also the writing in this behalf to the King. Samudra's truth clearly impressed the King. Samudra was honoured by the King who was a lover of justice, he permitted him for the pilgrimage. His enthusiasm was doubled. He obtained another muhurt and immediately started for the pilgrimage with the members of his family. He was, as if chanting
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एकेकुं डगलुं भरे, शत्रुंजय समुं जेह; रुषभ कहे भव क्रोडना, कर्म खपावे तेह...
'Every single step towards Shree Shatrunjaya destroys the past karms of crores of births. Such is said by God Rushabh'. Shree Shatrunjaya was now only 4 yojan (i.e. 32 miles) away. Samudra and others were taking rest. After their lunch at the banks of river Saraswati in town Kanchanpur, a miracle took place. The King of that town had died without a son. In order to have a new King, the five natural as also divine incidents were arranged; and the Kingdom was bestowed to Samudra. Now, from Samudra, he became the King Samudrapal. The King
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