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13. Mahashatak -
The Family
he rainy season was over, and we were once again traveling.
We had just arrived in Rajgrihi, in the kingdom of Magadha. It was the tenth day of the waning moon of the month of Margshirash. This day had special significance for the sangh. Few years ago on this auspicious day, young Vardhaman left home. Everyone in our sangh celebrates this day - Diksha Klyanak day - as the anniversary of Vardhaman's first day in the forest in search of the Self.
In the afternoon, I wanted to be outdoors in the pleasant cool breeze. I found a quiet place on a rock, just outside in the courtyard. As I was about to settle down, I heard some gentle footsteps approaching me. Ganadhar Sudharma was coming closer. I signaled for him to come near me. He came, bowed to greet me, and sat by my side. I asked him where he was going. He said, “The morning was very busy, but if you can spare a few minutes of your quiet time, I want to talk to you."
Ganadhar Sudharma started the conversation by asking, "Honorable Ganadhar Gautam, we all know that Bhagwan is very kind and compassionate. You always tell us that he is at the highest level of kindness and compassion. I do not doubt that, but I don't understand
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