Agama And Tripitaka Comparative Study

SR No.: 022804
Original Sutra Author: N/A
Author: Nagaraj Muni
Publisher: Today and Tomorrows Printers and Publishers
Publication Year: 1986
Total Pages: 804
Language: English
Classification: Book_English
File Size: 19 MB

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'Ananda, come here and listen to an example'. Ananda complied with the request and Gośāla ka began to say:
"It is an old story. Some greedy businessmen started on a business trip loading carts with groceries and other goods, and taking with them provisions for the journey. On the way, they entered a large forest, which was devoid of sources of water or any habitation or communication. By the time they had crossed a part of the jungle, their stores of water was exhausted. Suffering from thirst, they started discussing their plight. A difficult problem faced them. Lastly, they started searching for water on all sides. In doing so, they came to a thick forest which had a large mole-hill in it. It had four high peaks. They broke open one of them. They found in it clean, digestive and crystalclear water. They drank the water, gave it to bullocks and other animals and filled jars with it for the journey. Feeling greedy, they broke open another peak. They got from it a large quantity of gold. Their greediness increased and they opened up the third peak hoping to find in it precious stones. They found in it such wealth. Then they considered breaking open the last peak in the hope of finding in it the best. and the most precious diamonds of great import and fit to be worn by great men. Among the businessmen the re was one wise person who felt compassion for all and who wished everybody happiness and welfare. He said, 'We should not break the fourth peak. It might bring us misery and difficulty'. His companions did not heed his advice and opened up the fourth peak. From it came out a most terrible and extremely dark snake which could inflict pois on simply by sight. No sooner had its angry look fallen on the businessmen than they all turned to ashes together with all their goods. The sole survivor was the person who had advised against the breaking of the fourth peak. The snake reached him to his house with his goods. Ananda, likewise has your Acarya and Guru Jhatputra (a name of Lord Mahavira) attained the highest state. He enjoys glory and But if he says anyhonour among gods, men and others. thing against me, like those businessmen, I will destroy Like that well-him with divine powers achieved by me. wishing businessman, I will save you only. Now go to your Dharmacarya and tell him what I have said".
Ananda was terrified after listening to Gośâlaka. He went to Bhagawan Mahavira and told him about it. He also