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the Bhagwan personally, but her ministers were strongly against opening the city. "Opening the gates now is suicidal! It would result in a massacre by Chandrapradyot and his army,” they advised the queen.
The queen, however, had full faith in her decision. “The Lord of Peace himself is at our door! The savior of our people has arrived - how can we keep him out? Throw the gates open and welcome him with full reverence. Bhagwan Mahavir will find an honorable solution and protect us all. Let me repeat my orders; open the gates and let me see my Bhagwan! I am ready to accept any consequence."
The giant gates opened. Prince Udayan, Queen Mrigavati, all her ministers, and the prominent citizens boldly stepped out and rushed to the battleground to meet Bhagwan Mahavir. Chandrapradyot watched all this with awe. He was impressed with Mrigavati's move and thought, “She is headed for Mahavir's samosaran; She has such bravery and trust in Mahavir! How can I attack her? Perhaps I should also go to Mahavir! He always finds peace for all. He has once saved my life, and may now convince Mrigavati to marry me to avoid bloodshed."
The sermon had already started when Chandrapradyot entered the samosaran tent. Mahavir's voice was firm and sharp. It went straight to the heart of the listener. Chandrapradyot noticed that Mrigavati was seated in the front row, and he walked to the front. Mahavir gently acknowledged the king's arrival with a friendly smile and continued with his sermon.
"The natural attribute of every soul is compassion and friendship, not enmity. Hatred is external, artificial, and harmful. Ahimsa is the
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