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Nandivardhan said sadly, "The shock of our parents' death is still fresh in our minds. It will be better if you stay for two more years, before you go and become a monk". Mahavir agreed to this, as he did not want to
hurt his elder brother's feelings. He obeyed his brother, even though he was destined to be Lord Mahavir - the 24th Tirthankar.
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Throughout this two-year period, he concentrated on religious matters. He generously gave alms every day for the last year before becoming a monk.
Finishing these two stories Abhaybhai asked Ajay and Neela, "What can you learn from these stories?"
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