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Ambad replied, “Lord has told you ‘Dharmalabha’ and asked
about your spiritual well-being.”

Could Sulsa remain calm hearing this? She was in seventh
heaven. “O! The Lord of the 3 worlds sent me ‘Dharmalabha’
in spite of being so far? The head of innumerable Indras asks
my well-being?” A chill ran down her spine and she had

goosebumps all over. Joy reflected on her face. She
immediately rose from her place and walked a little towards
the direction of Champapuri. As a mark of the 3
circumambulations (giving Pradakshina around Lord 3 times)
she circulated her folded hands around her face thrice. She
then gave 3 khamasamanas and sitting on her knees,
remembered the innumerable favours bestowed on her by
Lord Mahavira. With sparkling tears of joy and gratitude,
she recited a few words of devotion towards Lord Mahavira.

Sulsa’s Wonderful Prayer
O Lord! You are the

· Destroyer of the powerful army of Moha,

· Pure water cleansing the sticky mud of sins,

· Windy weather eliminating the dust of Karmas,

· Saviour, Protector, Lord Mahavira! May you be
victorious!

You are worshipped and served by the head of deities, demons
and kings! You have the power to shaken the unshakable
Mountain Meru. You are Omniscient. By the strength of

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