Uvasaggahara Stotra Eng

Author(s): Namramuni
Publisher: Parasdham Mumbai

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Varahmihir Swami failed to do so, because of the dryness and rigidity of his heart. As a result, Bhadrabahu Swami was conferred the position of "Acharya" (leader). Unable to attain this position, fame and power crazy Varahmihir Swami developed enmity and jealousy towards Bhadrabahu Swami. His hatred and disgust knew no bounds and he became anti-human, anti-communal, and anti-religion. He developed hatred for Jainism and quit sainthood.
He was very proficient in astrology so he practiced astrology to earn his living. With the knowledge of Nimittshastra, he used to predict the past, present and future. Later he was appointed as a royal priest by the king and was given shelter in the palace.
A few days passed. One day, Varahmihir learnt that Bhadrabahu Swami had arrived in his kingdom along with his disciples. Varahmihir started feeling insecure. He thought that Bhadrabahu Swami had come to reveal his past and defame him. So he began to search for a reason that would help him in proving Bhadrabahu Swami guilty and entitle him to oust him out of the kingdom. Thus out of jealousy and hatred a man who was once a saint and now a royal astrologer became a petty fault-finder (chidranveshi).
At that time the queen gave birth to a son. People in the kingdom and the palace were overjoyed and extremely
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