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by our own selfish motives, what is the point of worshipping
him once? I remember Him selflessly and devotedly
throughout the day. Inspite of this, if it was really God, I
would surely go to worship Him.”

The neighbourhood women finally accepted defeat and went
to see Lord Shankar accompanied by Goddess Lakshmi. Look
at the power of Mithyatva – Sulsa’s logical arguments did not

stop them from going. Let alone stopping them, they weren’t
even convinced that they were wrong.

Ambad was desperately hunting for Sulsa but could’t find
her. Thus, giving up hope, he resumed his original form. He
was convinced that Vitaraga Lord was at the centre of her
existence and such insignificant events were incapable of
shaking her faith. “But though she is a loyal devotee of Vitaraga
Lord, let me check if she possesses similar faith in His
preachings.” With this thought in mind, Ambad transformed

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himself into the 25 Thirthankara. News spread like wildfire.
The neighbourhood women once again came to Sulsa’s
doorstep.

“Come on! Now you will come with us, won’t you? You had
said that you would come if Vitaraga – the true God came.
Now, that your Lord is here, come along and accompany us.”

Sulsa was bewildered, “What? Lord Mahavira?”

“We aren’t sure about that. But its the talk of the town that
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the 25 Tirthankar is here.”
Sulsa immediately retaliated, “Then it is all an illusion. Because

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