Vajrakumar

Author(s): JAINA Education Committee
Publisher: JAINA Education Committee

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VAJRAKUMÄR
At last, she went to the king and requested, “Please help me get my son back. My husband has become a monk and I am lonely. He is the only child I have. Please ask them to return my son."
The king heard the whole story from Sunanda. He said, “Let me find out what happened, and I will let you know shortly." He inquired about the situation and found that because Sunanda was tired of her son's incessant crying, she had voluntarily given away her child.
The king called Sunanda and told her, “Sunandä, when Muni Dhangiri came to your house for alms you gave your child away voluntarily because you were fed up with his crying. Once you give something you cannot have it back."
Sunandä said, “Oh King, this is not a thing. This is my own flesh and blood, and he is the only hope I have. Please do something to get him back. I cannot live without him."
The king could feel the motherly affection and sincerity in her voice. He was also puzzled. Ultimately he told Sunanda, "I will call you and Muni Dhangiri in the courthouse and let Vajrakumär decide whom he wants to go with. Is it okay with you?"
Sunandä said, "Yes, Your Majesty."
Sunanda offering her child to Muni Dhangiri
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