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ground upto his knee but he did not even blink. After all these physical blows, Sangam resorted to a psychological attack. He
arrived in his divine from a riding a Viman (space vehicle) and said to Mahavir, “Why are you suffering so much and still
standing on the earth. Come, I will take you to heaven with this mortal body of yours”. Mahavir did not respond.
Lastly Sangam produced sparsely clad fairies that approached Mahavir and undulated their voluptuous bodies invitingly. He
also created an atmosphere conducive to lust. Mahavir never even shifted his icy gaze and his body remained reactionless.
All these twenty afflictions drained Sangam’s energy and he was tired. On the other hand even after tolerating these painful
tortures Mahavir remained poised in his elevated state of meditation. (M-22)
Refuge to the Demon King
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demonic perception, he came to know that the king of gods, Shakrendra, had more glory and luxuries, his ego was hurt. He
In the Vindhya Range there lived a hermit named Puran. As a result of his rigorous penances he was reincarnated as the king
of demons, Chamarendra. He had a bloated ego due to his natural powers and miraculous capacities. When, through his
decided to subjugate the king of gods. He prepared to attack the abode of Shakrendra, the Saudharm Viman, with his
demonic arsenal. But in case he faced defeat he wanted support from someone more powerful than he did. On searching he
found that Shraman Mahavir was the most suitable person.
He immediately rushed to Sumsumarpur, where Mahavir was standing in meditation. After bowing to Mahavir he said,
“Bhante! I, demon king Charmendra, am going to fight with Saudharmendra Shakra, please protect me”. Saying thus and
without waiting for a reply, he rushed to the assembly of gods and challenged the king of gods. For a moment Shakrendra
was taken aback but when he saw that it was demon king Chamarendra, he calmly lifted his most potent weapon, the Vajra,
and launched at the demon king. (M-23/1)
As the Vajra sped in the direction of Chamarendra it emitted bright sparks and thunderous sound. Afraid of this fierce weapon
Chamarendra fled in the direction of the tree under which Mahavir stood in meditation. When Shakrendra realized where
Chamarendra was heading, he became worried about any possible damage the Vajra could cause to Mahavir. He at once
rushed after fleeing Chamarendra to defuse the Vajra. It was a strange seen in the sky; first the demon king crying with fear,
then the sparkling Vajra followed by the king of gods.
The demon king transformed himself into a tiny being and took refuge behind Mahavir’s feet. He uttered, “Prabhu! I am
under your protection, kindly save me”. As the Vajra was about to hit him and explode, Indra caught it and disabled it.
Chamarendra was trembling with fear and Shakrendra was boiling anger. Mahavir lifted his open palm and blessed them
both. Indra said to Chamarendra, “Demon king! What you have done is unpardonable? But by taking refuge with Bhagavan
Mahavir you have tied my hands. As he has forgiven you I am leaving you unharmed. You may go”. The demon king, free of
the fear and the king of gods, free of anger, bowed before Bhagavan Mahavir and left for their respective abodes. (M-23/2)
The Deliverance of Chandana
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From the capital town Kaushambi, king Shatanik ruled over the state of Vats. His chief queen Mrigavati was the daughter of
Maharaj Chetak of Vaishali republic. Anga was a neighboring state and its capital was Champa. The king of this state was
Maharaj Dadhivahan. His queen Dharini was the younger daughter of Chetak. Dharini had a daughter named Vasumati who
was very beautiful as well as graceful.
Once, when king Dadhivahan had gone with his army to assist a neighboring king, Sthanik attacked Champa. The cruel
soldiers of Kaushambi plundered Champa. The general and a great Charioter of Kaushambi, Kakmukh was attracted more
by beauty rather than riches. He entered the palace and kidnapped queen Dharini and Vasumati. On the way when Kakmukh
intended to violate her chastity, queen Dharini committed suicide. When Vasumati also threatened to do so, he had a change
of heart. He took her to his home as a daughter. When his wife did not tolerate Vasumati, he was persuaded by Vasumati to
auction her in the slave market and please his wife with the proceeds.
Kakmukh took Vasumati to the slave market. In the auction the highest bidder was a courtesan from Kaushambi. There was
an altercation when Vasumati refused to go with her.
Just at that moment a rich merchant from Kaushambi arrived there. Seeing the commotion he inquired, “What is going on
here”?
Someone from the crows said, “Today a slave girl, lifted from Champa, has been brought for sale at a hundred thousand gold.
She looks like a divine beauty. A courtesan has brought her but she refuses to go with her. She appears to be a high born and
chaste girl”.
Immediately the merchant entered the slave market. He looked at the princes and was immediately drawn to analyzing the
situation, “No, she cannot be a slave girl. She is a divine person. O lord! How evil the prevailing conditions have become!
Amar Muni - Tirthankar Charitra - Surana # 40
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