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but who has put on the guise of a Sadhu : his story is different. There are in this world such hypocritical sadhus also who merely put on the guise of Sadhus. Selfish and covetous people easily become victims to such Sadhus. In this world, foolish people seem to be larger in number. Deceptive people easily find foolish people and exploit them. Have you met such deceptive Sadhus? You must keep your mind alert otherwise in the name of religion you may fall into a morass of sin. You should never seek the help of Sadhus for the fulfilment of materialistic desires such a lust and cupidity. If any Sadhu speaks of helping you, you must say this to him, "Maharaj Sahib, we do not need your help to earn money. We do not ask for children. We desire the knowledge of the path of salvation. We desire to acquire the right knowledge and the right character. Kindly give us such enlightenment as would enable us to discard our materialistic desires, our cupidity and lust and passions and as would enable us to adore the path of salvation and pursue it".
The great Muni Manichud, belonged to a lofty level of spiritual excellence. By means of his spiritual vision, he understood her past and her present anxiety regarding her child. Even before Maniprabh spoke to him, the great Muni said to Maniprabh.
THE KING OPENS THE MENTAL EYES OF MANIPRABH
"Maniprabh, the lady whom you have brought here is a woman of extraordinary chastity and nobility. She left her palace and came to the forest leaving her son only to safeguard her chastity. If it becomes necessary, she is prepared to die for her chastity and purity. Dear son, this great lady is the wife of Prince Yugabahu who has attained heavenly existence. Discard your lust for this woman. Lust for other women is the surest way to hell. You should not even entertain a lusty desire in respect of other women. Madanrekha's future is going to be resplendent. She will purify and ennoble your soul also.”
Maniprabh grew calm after hearing the words of his father. His mental distortion and his infatuation for Madanrekha dis
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