Two Prakrit Versions of Manipati Charitra

SR No.: 007017
Original Sutra Author: N/A
Author: R Williams
Publisher: Royal Asiatic Society
Publication Year: 1959
Total Pages: 384
Language: English, Prakrit
Classification: Book_English
File Size: 9 MB

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185 613. Then the reverent Susthita carrying out the necessary -
religious observance engaged in the kayotsarga outside
his dwelling, unmindful of his body. 614. The jeweller's son thought : 'If by any chance the king
comes to know of the existence of the necklace in my
house it will be a grave matter.' 615. So he at once handed over the necklace to the monkey
that had been his father and the latter reflected :
'If I give this necklace to anyone 616. he and his family will be ruined ; so why should I commit
such a sin ? Since this king is a disciple of sādhus he
will not say anything to them. 617. Therefore I will throw this necklace into the munis'
dwelling'. He then took the necklace and went to the
door, 618. where he saw the reverent Susthita. Depositing the
necklace on his neck he went back to his own abode. 619. It was for the sake of this necklace that Abhaya was
here engaged in the pavşadha fast. Then in the
first watch of the night Siva went out 620. and saw that necklace on the neck and throat of Susthita
and thought : ‘Alas! Woe on this necklace fashioned
by a god.' 621. Having caught a glimpse of it he turned back re-entering
the munis's habitation and said : ‘Bhaya-Fear is abroad to-day in the place of meditation which is agitated by
fear.' 622. Said Prince Abhaya : 'How can you know fear who have
severed your attachment to an excellent wife and
property ?' He said :. 623. “I remember the fear which I experienced in my life as
a householder.' Prince Abhaya then asked : 'How did you experience this, reverent sir ?' Siva replied :
Listen, disciple.' 624. We were two brothers in the city of Ujjain, sons of a
merchant, Siva and Sivadatta by name and suffered from the affliction of great poverty.