Tirthankar Mahavira A Biographical in Verse

Author(s): Mukesh Chhajer
Publisher: Mukesh Chhajer

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Mukesh Chhajer
To worship and eulogize, to have Lord's darshan For it is an event, rare in the world Mahaveer was now a Kevali, a Sarvajna
The task of reorganization began without delay As Jina was confronted by eleven scholars, on the next day Each learned in his own right Vedas and scriptures flowed from their tongues Each commanded a strong following Yet harbored a nagging doubt
Foremost amongst them, Indrabhuti Gautam Decided to challenge the Kevali Bhagwan Walked towards the tree with head held high Followed by a long and curious retinue
“O Indrabhuti, come my dear Soul exists, as you and me Vedas provide ample proof But only to those with the real experience To the senses though, it remains elusive” To the amazement of all, Indrabhuti surrendered Accepting Him as the guru, leaving behind the ego
The news traveled like a blazing wildfire Created commotion in the assembly of scholars Next to arrive, Agnibhuti Gautam To rescue his brother from a grave danger “O Angibhuti, come my dear Just as the soul, karma is real Soul suffers due to the bondage of karma Intertwined together since eternity”