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DISCOURSE 72
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In my last discourse, I explained two points to you. Now, I will explain to you the third and the fourth points. If a man is tempted by the sense of taste and if tasty food is available, he will eat more than what he needs. If too much food is eaten three reactions appear.
(1) Vomitings may occur. (2) Lose-motions may appear. . (3) Death may take place.
You may eat only the food that agrees with your constitution and you may eat food only when you are hungry but if you eat too much, surely, anyone of these reactions will appear.
THE STORY OF KING KANDARIK AND PUNDARIK
King Kandarik met his death only in this manner. This story is found in our Ajamgranthas. Once, there was a city called Pundarik. The name of the King also was Pundarik. His younger brother was Kandarik, the heir-designate to the throne. Once a certain Sadhu, who possessed extraordinary knowledge came to the city. The King with his family went to the garden to hear the Sadhu's discourses. After hearing the discourses, which inspired the feeling of renunciation in the listners, the King discarded all attachments and renounced worldly life. The prince Kandarik also decided to renounce worldly life. After returning to the Palace, the King said to Kandarik, “Brother, I want to renounce worldly life and receive initiation into the Sadhudharma. Therefore, I wish to crown you King. You must become the King of the country and take care of the people.”
Kandarik said, "Dear brother, you are equal to my father. I revere you, as I revere my father. After listening to the discourses of the Gurudev, I too decided to become a Sadhu. Now I feel that sensual pleasures are fraught with anguish, Therefore, I wish to renounce samsar and receive initiation into Charitradharma. Kindly permit me to carry out my decision." A serious conversation took place between the two brothers. Finally, it was settled between them that Pundarik should continue to be the King of the country and that Kandarik should become a Sadhu.
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