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1) The above preachings of the Arihantas was well
understood by her.

2) The real nature of this selfish world was right before
her eyes.

3) The attractions and infatuations of the world seemed
hazardous to her spiritual health. Thus, her mind was
saturated with this material world. She endeavoured

to boost her non-attachment through her spiritual
realizations. Courageously and confidently, she
renounced this material world, accepted the 5 great
vows and become a great Jain nun (Sadhvi).

Like Sujyeshtha if you develop a religious outlook

1) It proves to be a great blessings,

2) It ensures the soul’s progress. It teaches you to take joy
as well as sorrow in your stride and to convert each
and every occasion to be a stepping stone to success.

This is clearly apparent from Sujyeshtha’s life. She lost her
beloved King Shrenik who had come right up to her door
due to her small folly. An occasion of great sorrow and
dejection had arisen. But contemplating on the real nature of
this material world and the main objective of this valuable

human birth, she converted this unfortunate event into an
occasion for strengthening her non-attachment.

Q. But you cannot compare her with us. She lived in the
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4 Ara – in the powerful presence of Lord Mahavira. It was

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