Yashodhara - Life History

She had no match in beauty, she was a real idol of sacrifice and patience.  She had a wonderful vision, even after suffering a thousand troubles, she always wished that even if her husband was not with her, O lord, make efforts for public welfare.  Yes, the name of such a great woman was - Yashodhara. Who got the close proximity of the greatest person in the world.  Yes, the name of this great woman was - Yashodhara.

As usual, various beautiful princesses were invited to a festival.  At the end of the festival, there was also an arrangement to give them prizes by Prince Siddhartha.  All the beauties took away the gifts.  Then, it was the turn of the beauty Yashodhara to receive the award.  She also went in front of Kumar to bid farewell to Siddhartha, but Kumar did not have anything at that time.  With some courage, the enchanted Yashodhara pleaded.  His voice was seductive - "I am also invited, Kumar!  Kumar gifted him a hemp-made Ashoka Patra.  At the same time, she wanted to give the ring of her hand, but Yashodhara in a melodious voice requested her not to give it.  Siddhartha's mind was attracted towards him and Saundaryasheela, Champak Varni, Mugdha-Rupasi considered him as the hero of their heart.

Maharaja Shuddhodana requested Maharaja Dandapani to marry Yashodhara with Yuvraj Siddhartha.  But, it was said necessary for Kumar Siddhartha to give proof of his bravery to get Raj Nandini Yashodhara as his wife.  Kumar Siddharth stunned everyone with his skillful display of weaponry.  The stubborn, fickle horse did not handle any prince who had come in swayamvara, but in front of them he stood bowing his neck like a deer.  Goddess Yashodhara was married to Siddhartha, a prince of Kshatriya.  Being the shadow of the hero in her heart, Yashodhara became the true follower of her beloved.  After marriage, the time of nine - ten years passed by laughing - laughing - creating happiness from new sports.  The royal bride Yashodhara became pregnant.  One night he had a strange dream - a white bull, with a gem on its head and horns spread, came running towards the city and the palace.  He tried to stop it by giving the order to close the door, but could not stop it.  She woke up, but these words heard in her dream were shaking her- "The time has arrived.  ,

She went into a strange doubt, shedding tears from her eyes.  He began to feel that there was something wrong with me.  When he did not show patience, he told all these things to his heart Emperor Siddhartha.  Kumar Siddharth consoled him, consoled him.  She rested and slept.  The dispute between Prince Shakya and the Kolis over the waters of the Rohini river prompted Siddhartha Kumar to intervene, which did not please his prime minister.  In the end he had to leave the house.  He decided to bid farewell to his beloved wife Yashodhara and the newborn baby Rahul.  After taking permission from the father and aunt and leaving the family with affection.  After doing Mahabhinishkraman, he crossed the Anoma river with Chhan and Kathak and became a forest dweller with his clothes and Kanthak horse.

Goddess Yashodhara was proud of her husband's renunciation.  Because ' they had gone in search of a new path of public welfare with his permission.  Still, drenched with tears, Yashodhara started waiting for the beloved with a rigorous sadhana.  She started living a simple and sacrificing life by giving up the clothes worthy of the royal bride.  The Maharaj and the Queen started serving Mahaprajapati Gautami and following the infant Rahul.  When her beloved became a forest dweller, how could she be a true companion of her husband in the midst of splendor?  That is to say, she also started living a simple life.

He came near Kapilvastu, removing sorrows with his compassion and showering the nectar of sermons.

Yashodhara, who was sitting in long wait, was also asked by her father-in-law to walk near God, but with the help of her unwavering devotion, the reverent Manini said in a persuasion-full voice, if my deities understand me something, then come here on their own.

Father-in-law Shuddhodan also did not leave the bride Yashodhara.  Mahakarunika was pleased with his unshakable devotion and accompanied by Sariputta-Moudgalayana himself came to the door of Yashodhara.  Goddess Yashodhara saw the god of her heart, Siddhartha, in the form of Jagatguru, that Virahini sacrificed everything for the happiness of the world.  What would she give to the divine deity Tathagata wearing Kashay clothes?  His immovable wealth, his everything was Rahul.  That virtuous statue of sacrifice dedicated his only beloved son, Rahul, at his feet with a laugh.

Later on, after the parinirvana of her god-like son-in-law, she too became a bhikkhu and attained nirvana by doing hard practice and following modesty.  After being theri, she became famous in the Bhikkhuni-sangh as Bhadra Katyayani.  The Agrasravakas Sariputra and Mahamoudgalayana, Vakkul Ther and Bhadra Katyayani (Yashodhara Devi) had attained Parinirvana during the time of Lord Gautam Buddha.

 The Tathagata, while giving the position to the bhikkhunis, had also given the position to Bhikkuni Bhadra Katyayani (Yashodhara) - "Bhikkhuo! Bhadra Katyayani is the foremost among the bhikkhuni Shravikas received by me."

 Goddess Yashodhara was the true follower of her husband.  The story of Mahakarunik, a true seeker in splendor and sacrificing life, along with his compassionate saga, will be remembered reverently for ages.