Book Title: Trishasti Shalaka Purusa Caritra Part 6
Author(s): Hemchandracharya, Helen M Johnson
Publisher: Oriental Research Institute Vadodra

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________________ 110 CHAPTER FOUR space between the Master's feet. When the thunderbolt was four inches from the Master's lotus-feet, Vajrin seized it in his fist, like a snake-charmer a snake. After he had circumambulated the Lord and paid homage to him, Purandara, his hands folded respectfully, said in a voice ardent with devotion:“I did not know that Indra Cama came to attack me, arrogant from the power of the Master's lotus-feet. From ignorance I discharged the thunderbolt. Afterwards I knew by clairvoyance that he was clinging to your feet. Pardon this offence of mine." After saying this, Sakra stood in the northeast, split the earth three times with his left foot to destroy anger and said to Indra Camara: “Sir, you did well that you took sanctuary with the Lord who bestows freedom from fear on every one. He is more venerable than all the highly venerable. I have given up hostility and dismiss you, Asura Camara. Go to Camaracañcā and enjoy your own magnificence.” After consoling Camara in this way and again bowing to the Supreme Lord, Purandara went to his own place. When Sakra had gone, Indra Camara came out from between the Lord's feet, like an owl from its hole when the sun has set. After he had bowed to the Lord of the World, his hands folded respectfully, he said: “You alone saved my life, O life-giving herb of all creatures. Those who have taken sanctuary at your feet are freed even from existence, the home of many griefs. Why mention that I was saved from the thunderbolt ! In a former birth, I, ignorant, practiced fool's penance, Lord. As the fruit of that, I obtained the indraship of the Asuras which was accompanied by ignorance. This evil thing was done by me myself from ignorance. This alone was well done: that you were sought as sanctuary. If I had taken sanctuary with you in a former birth, I would have obtained the indraship of Acyuta, and even the status of an Ahamindra. But, enough of indraships! I have obtained the whole lordship of the three worlds, Lord, since a lord (you) has been obtained now.” Jain Education International For Private & Personal Use Only www.jainelibrary.org

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