Uvasaggahara Stotra Eng

Author(s): Namramuni
Publisher: Parasdham Mumbai

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were in a state of shock... they received a huge blow...however, the king realized that Bhadrabahu Swami's prediction was indeed true! ... but it never happened due to a cat... so he again sent his minister to clarify the matter.
Swami said, “The iron slab was a cat shaped ironpiece!"
On examining the iron piece, everyone realized that what Bhadrabahu Swami said was true. This incident increased the respect of the Swami in the King's eyes, consequently Varahmihir was further infuriated with Bhadrabahu Swami.
Thereafter, many other predictions made by Bhadrabahu Swami turned out to be more accurate than those of Varahmihir.
Varahmihir felt that it was better for him to leave this kingdom, because he had lost his recognition and prestige as an accurate astrologer. He also realized that his lack of knowledge was an obstacle that was blocking his fame and honor. He also felt that Bhadrabahu Swami could not digest his fame and that is why he had come to this kingdom, in order to prove him incapable and inferior. Finally Varahmihir left the kingdom and went to a forest.
After being in penance for years, in the forest, Varahmihir died and was re-born as a Vyantar Dev. Through
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