Tirthankar Mahavira A Biographical in Verse

Author(s): Mukesh Chhajer
Publisher: Mukesh Chhajer

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Mukesh Chhajer
On the way, they encountered a Tapas ascetic Who performed penance in fierce ways Angered by Gaushalak, Tapas issued a fire That followed him as he cried for help As the Lord issued a pacifying glance The surprised ascetic immediately realized Seeking Lord's forgiveness, he bade goodbye “Don't disturb others” turning to Gaushalak, said the Lord
Tortured by Kataputna in the sixth year Only to be humbled by the peace of Mahaveer She accepted her defeat with humility and grace And so followed many others
A god by the name of Sangam, felt jealous as Indra praised Mahaveer's virtues In an attempt to disturb Lord's calm He assumed many forms Wind, rain, storm Stinging ants and biting mongoose Cobras and rats circled, followed by mad elephants He even tried, heavenly damsels None though could shake Mahaveer's resolve As his goal was to attain the Supreme Truth Sangam left with his head bowed down
There was a demon named Chamarendra Desirous to take on the Lord of the Heavens He sought refuge under Lord's feet Quickly then rushed to challenge the Indra When faced with the prospect of approaching death He ran towards the Lord to save himself A strange situation has now arose Vajra approaching the target, hidden under Lord's feet
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