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KSHAMADAN
The quality of forgiveness has the secret of happiness in life within it, which can't be expressed in words. It can only be felt. Only forgiveness can heal the old wounds of revenge, opposition, bitterness, enmity etc. Jainism has established forgiveness as the basis of friendship. That's why Paryushan Parva is celebrated as "a festival of forgiving or friendship". Only those who forgive all on that day with true a heart, really follow Jainism in the proper manner.
This historic event took place about 2600 years before now. The king of Sindh, Udayan and the king of Ujjaini, Chandpradyot-both were the sons-in-law of the President of the Republic of Vaishali, Maharaj Chetak. King Udayan was a very brave, honest and religious ruler, whereas Chandpradyot was known for his proud and rude nature. His biggest weakness was 'woman'. By getting blindly attracted towards "Golden Beauty", the maid in the palace of King Udayan, he invited enmity with him. In the ensuing war, Chandpradyot was defeated and held captive by Udayan.
Inspired by Queen Prabhavati, King Udayan, became an ardent devotee of Bhagwan Mahavir. He had absorbed the qualities of non-violence and compassion. On the Samvatsari day, while seeking forgiveness from all the lives, he also sought the same from Chandpradyot, his prisoner. Chandpradyot made a meaningful comment: "What is the point in seeking forgiveness from me after holding me captive? If you really seek forgiveness, then first release me."
On this, religious King Udayan released his enemy. He condoned all his offenses and embraced him with love. Moved by his greatness, Chandpradyot fell into his feet and said " Udayan! You are great!" By truly adapting forgiveness in life, King Udayan set an example as a brave forgiver. Trishashtishalaka Purush Charitra etc. ancient Jain literature has a gripping narration of this event. 

• Diwakar Chitra Katha   
• Title : KSHAMADAN
• Serial: 04
• No. Of Pages : 36
• Language : English
• Publisher : Shree Diwakar Prakashan
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