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Ch. 11: Meghkumar - Youth Revolution
modern times. People flock to the samosaran grounds in every city to see him and understand his new ways.
Emperor Shrenik's entire royal family is among the audience today. The young Prince Meghkumar is carefully listening to Mahavir's words, “Do not wait until you are old and frail; take care of your soul right now!" These words must have inspired the young Prince. He seems anxious to follow Mahavir's footsteps and begin his divine journey. As soon as the sermon is over, Meghkumar rushed to the podium and asked, "Bhagwan, I want to join your sangh. Will you ordain me?"
Mahavir replied, "Of course, my dear, but you are still very young and should get your parent's permission."
“But, what if they refuse to let me go? I want to start taking care of my soul right now.” Prince Meghkumar was excited.
Mahavir replied, “You can! But, you have some responsibilities towards your parents, families, sangh and the society. Travelling a spiritual path does not mean that you can neglect these."
The Prince was ecstatic with the thought of joining our sangh. I could hear him saying, "Yes! My Bhagwan said, 'Yes"! Now I will always be close to him. Well-known Ganadhars and holy saints will teach and guide me. I will sincerely learn everything they have to offer. I feel so lucky!" Meghkumar rushed to his parents to seek permission.
As Meghkumar approached his father, Maharaja Shrenik could read the excitement on the young prince's face. The Emperor himself also wanted to leave the kingdom and be ordained into Mahavir's sangh, but
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