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

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________________ 206 CHAPTER EIGHT *Ask in words' he asked, “She-she-she-who-' and we, having told him, “It is so,' made him know that she was his sister. In this way creatures, their souls confused by love, hate, et cetera, wander in birth after birth, becoming receptacles of various evils.” After hearing this, the man experienced extreme disgust with existence, took initiation under the Master and returned to his village. The four hundred and ninety-nine thieves, enlightened by the one who had become a mendicant, took the vow. Mțgāvati arose, bowed to the Master, and said, “ After obtaining permission from Caņdapradyota, I shall take initiation, Lord.” Then she said to Pradyota, “If you consent, 1, afraid of birth, shall become a mendicant. Then my son may be surrendered to you.” King Pradyota, his hostility destroyed by the Master's power, gave her permission; and made Udayana king in Kaušāmbi. Eight wives of King Pradyota, Angāravati and others, took initiation with Mrgāvati in the Master's presence. Mșgāvati and the others were entrusted to Candanā by the Lord after giving instructions. By service to her they learned the practices of sādhvis. Story of Ananda (235–264) Now there is a great city, named Vaņijakagrāma, that has no equal in its great wealth. Its king was named Jitaśatru, who looked after his subjects properly like a father. A householder lived there, the sight of whom was a joy to the eyes, named Ananda, like the Moon descended to earth. Of him there was a wife, named Sivanandā, like Rohini of the Moon, possessing beauty and grace. He had four crores of gold in deposit, in loans, and in business each, and there were four herds of cows. In the suburb Kollāka in the north-east of the city, there were very many relatives and connections of Ananda. At that time the Jina, Siddhārtha's son, wandering over the earth, stopped in the garden, Dūtipalāśa, of that city. Jain Education International For Private & Personal Use Only www.jainelibrary.org

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