Sadhvi Vishrut Vibha
Tolerance Leads To Achievement
Once upon a time, in the city of Koshambi there lived a Brahmin named Yagyadatta. He had two sons, named Somdatta and Somadeva. Both of them were great scholars of the Vedas.
One day, due to certain circumstances, the two boys made up their minds to become Jain Monks. They took initiation under the guidance of Muni Sambhuti and studied the Jain Agamas deeply with him.
Once, while they were on their way to a city they came across a village, where the people were addicted to wine. As the monks reached the place, they were offered some beverage mixed with wine. Unknowingly both of them drank it and became intoxicated. Later on, when they gained their senses they repented, though it was their own fault for having chosen such a village to stay in.
They then decided to accept ‘Santhara’ to rectify their mistake. After taking this decision, both of them went to bank of a river. There, both of them accepted ‘Santhara’ and practiced ‘Kayotsarga’. Hardly two days had passed when it started raining heavily and the river flooded over. Both the brothers were swept away by the strong current of water. They were stunned by the sharp strokes of the waves. The gigantic water creatures also harassed them. But both of them tolerated the pain with equanimity and were later reborn in heaven.
