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After eating, Vijaya said
My lord, we had resolved that the day the secret of our celibacy is revealed, we will renounce the world and get initiated. Today that opportunity has presented itself.
The couple approached Vijay's parents
Father, please give us permission to become ascetics and pursue the path of liberation.
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You are great. While living as a householder you led an ascetic life. Your ideal life will inspire people for ages....may you attain beatitude....
Vijay Vijaya went to the omniscient ascetic and got initiated. In due course they shed all their karma and attained liberation.
THE LESSON
one who has a pure heart and great resolve can lead an unblemished life even as a householder just like a lotus in a pond. The story of merchant Vijay inspires us to lead a pious life.
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