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“Only and only my past karmas are responsible for this
unexpected occurrence. The main reason is my thirst for
sensual desires which led me to this situation. Because I got
married and sought the refuge of a worldly man, today this
day has come that he himself left me. Thus the prime culprit
is my thirst for sensual desires.

My Lord says that you should renounce the world at the
tender age of eight, so that you do not get trapped in the
worldly sorrows and troubles. I did not follow God’s orders
and thus it is my offence in the first place. Once I get rid
of these sorrows and troubles, I will definitely walk on Lord
Mahavir’s path.

This was her resolution and now she got the chance, then
why would she delay her decision ?

She was now happy and stable not because of the tempting
chance to enjoy the palatial pleasures as a queen but because
of her long time desire of renounciation which was soon going
to be fulfilled. “Forsaking all such heavenly comfort, how
to walk on the laborious path of renounciation ?” She had
no such fear. Her decision was firm. She strongly believed
‘Adversity is the stepping stone to success.'

Renounciation means a sinless life ultimately leading to
eternal happiness. Therefore, why to fear short-term present
adversities if eternal happiness is ensured in the long run ?

Thinking on these lines, worldly life is also full of difficulties.
Because of our attachment we overlook those difficulties.
Moreover the worldly life is temporary and full of sins.

Till sins are present, salvation is impossible. Only a sinless
ascetic life can lead to salvation. Therefore consider all the
troubles in this ascetic life as a stepping stone towards eternal
peace. What is the value of temporary worldly pleasures as
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