Nagila

Bhavdev, the younger brother, decided to follow in the footsteps of his elder brother Bhavdatta and embrace a life of renunciation. He expressed to his newly married wife, Nagila, that his elder brother's desires held utmost importance to him, and henceforth, he would lead a saintly life rather than a worldly one. Bhavdev and Bhavdatta both became disciples of Susthit Acharya.

While Bhavdev spent his days in renunciation, he couldn't help but feel a longing for Nagila's loving presence whenever he was alone. He saw reminders of her in everything around him. After the passing of his elder brother Bhavdatta, Bhavdev believed that only Nagila could bring solace to his grieving heart. With no restraining influence upon him, he made the decision to see Nagila.

Twelve years later, Muni Bhavdev returned to his village, Sugram, and took shelter in a temple. News reached Nagila about Muni Bhavdev's arrival, and she learned of his desire to renounce his renunciate lifestyle. Deep in thought, Nagila realized that such an act would be considered cowardice, as one who abandons their own religion is regarded as such. Determined to prevent that from happening, Nagila devised a plan and enlisted the help of an elderly shravika (female lay devotee) and a young child, whom she coached.

Early one morning, Nagila arrived at the temple where Bhavdev resided, accompanied by the elderly shravika. Eager to meet Nagila, Bhavdev asked the woman where Nagila was staying in the village. As if on cue, the young child approached Nagila and addressed her, pretending to have received an invitation for a meal in the village. He claimed that after the meal, he would receive some dakshina (money) and wanted to vomit out the milk he had drunk, planning to lick it back after receiving his reward.

Upon hearing the child's words, Muni Bhavdev burst into laughter and remarked how absurd it would be to lick back vomited milk, finding it repulsive. Nagila then revealed herself to Bhavdev, saying, "Muniraj! Nagila is myself. Are you now eager to return to the worldly life you have renounced? You have been blessed with the opportunity to ride a horse, so why would you want to ride a donkey? Why abandon the path of renunciation that has led great souls like Shalibhadra, Meghkumar, and Dhanna Sheth to ultimate salvation? Can't you control your mind, which behaves like a wild elephant? Remember, this is the only way to attain liberation from the cycle of birth and death. I'm happy to inform you that I have also accepted shilvrat from my guru. I earnestly request you to return to your guru and continue on the path of renunciation."

Moved by Nagila's sincere and compelling sermon, Muni Bhavdev went back to his guru. Over time, he attained absolute knowledge and became the last Jambuswami in the avsarpini era, signifying his achievement of ultimate spiritual enlightenment.