Jain Stories 01

SR No.: 011052
Original Sutra Author: N/A
Author: Mahendramuni, K C Lalwani
Publisher: A B Jain Shwetambar Terapanth Samaj
Publication Year: 1976
Total Pages: 209
Language: English
Classification: Book_English
File Size: 9 MB

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JAINA STORIES
DOW picked up the deer that was Chandrakantı and returned to her city The deer soon found her own home, Amvada following at a safe distance Thus he got the clue as to where exactly the all-bestoving rod could be.
"When the brahmin came to know of his daughter' plight. he became very sorty The matter was brought to the notice of the king, who started at once to see the deer
5.th his own eyes On the way, his eyes fell on a man, who was driving a chariot that had no yoke animals The king took him to be an exceptional man, with the gift of divine powers He enquired if he was a deva or a Vidyadhara, to which the man replied that he was the latter. The king taea apprised him of his difficulties, but, said he, taoigh capable to rid him of tae situation, he was not particularly inclined to get involved in such earthly matters
"The two now reached the brahmin's house and the deer was brought there The man made a careful observation and said, 'It's a tough job, sir, I have to apply a good many of my powers to Cur2 her But then what about my reward ?'
Reward Fas no consideration in such a difficult situation when the specialist was free to quote any fee The man asked for the all-bestowing rod and the king agreed Chandrakanta was soon restored to her om form At Chandrakantas carnest Tequiest, the man went to the nether world where her three friends were still roaming in the sama animal form They too were rescued from toat m serable stata Everybody was happy, and Amvada's m ssion was fulfilled.
"Witthe all-bestowing rod, he was soon before the Yogin), who was very happy to receive her thing. She blessed the hero profusely for the effective fulfilment of the mission
"Thus Amrada fulfilled the sixth order of the Yogini."