Jain Comics
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Mahabal Malaya SundariMahabal Kumar, the son of king Soorpal, was a religious, noble, generous and brave young man. Kanakamala, the step-mother of Malayasundari made all efforts to create hurdles in the life of Mahabal and Malaya. Her intent was to cause them pain at every step. But noble and religious Mahabal-Malaya turned all these thorns into flowers. They displayed their generosity by forgiving all misdeeds of the stepmother. In the end the goodness and religiosity of Mahabal and Malayasundari won.
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Mahayogi SthulbhadraArya Sthulabhadra was extremely sharp, intelligent, serene and humble. Attracted by his personality and qualities. Rupakosha, the royal courtesan and descendent of famed dancer Amrapali. had dedicated herself to Sthulabhadra. For twelve years he remained enchanted by her beauty and charm, but a Sudden change within made him completely detached at the youthful age of 30 years. He renounced the world and became an ascetic disciple of Arya Sambhutivijaya. He remained an ordinary ascetic for 30 years. After that he took over as acharya and successfully discharged his duties for 45 years.
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NandishenNandishen was the son of King Shrenik of Magadh. After listening to the sermon of Bhagavan Mahavir he got initiated as an ascetic. He acquired many special powers through austerities. Once a courtesan made fun of his austerities. This provoked his subdued ego. Conceit leads to one’s downfall. The courtesan seduced the ascetic and he became a householder. While caught in trap of love. Nandishen's soul still remained awake. One day he regained his spiritual awareness and returned to the path of self control and austerities.
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Prince ShrenikShrenik was very intelligent. brave. adventurous and an expert ruler. Before he became the king. he had to wander and for a long period he disappeared. A merchant's daughter, Nanda married him by getting impressed by his sharp intellect and the qualities of coming from good family. Nanda herself was very intelligent and religious minded. Abhaykumar, Nanda‘s son inherited good qualities from her mother.
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