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innumerable other devas who gets the great opportunity to
perform the first Abhisheka of innumerable Tirthankara Lords
on the MeruParrata.

To accumulate the enormous Punya required to become the
supreme Achyutendra, Mahasati Sita must have exercised right
faith-knowledge- conduct and penance faithfully throughout
her ascetic life. She had the chance to enjoy royal comforts
and prestige but she denied them and accepted such a tough
life. How must have she done such difficult penance with
such a delicate body ?

Only that penance and ascetism is supreme which does not
care about the conveniences of the body and mind.

In every walk of life, if we continuously worry about the
conveniences of our body and mind, then real penance is not
possible. Real penance is possible only if we are ready to
optimally utilize the power of the body and mind according
to the words of the learned. Inspite of her delicate body,
Sitaji must have served her Guru and other Sadhvis, strictly
followed non-violence and restraint, done various fasts and
penances, engrossed her mind in the devotion and reverence
of Arihanta Lords to accumulate such an enormous amount
of Punya.
Sitaji’s ascetic life constituted not only external deeds but a
pure heart and mind, too which led to noble feelings, sentiments
and increasing purity. This combination of noble thoughts
and actions resulted in the accumulation of abundant Punya.

To conclude, note down the distinctive features of Sitaji’s life,
remember them. Try to recollect them frequently, implement
them in your daily routine and thus spiritually progress in
life. This will denote that you successfully sang the glory of
great and pure-hearted Sita.

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