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Shri Ashtapad Maha Tirth PICTORIAL GUIDE TO JAINISM ANA 1 1 1 190 3 1 1 6 VOS A PICTORIAL GUIDE TO JAINISM - PRINCIPLES & PRACTICES - ART WORK BY CODE - LISTING 11/07/2010 CODE SUBJECT # CODE SUBJECT # CODE SUBJECT A00 ESSENCE OF JAINISM 3 Jain Practices - III 8 NOO SILVER DOOR PANELS A01 Jain Theory 1 G08 Yoga & Meditation 2 000 NAVKAR MANTRA A02 Jina 1 G09 Vegetarianism 4 POO STAMPS / COINS A03 Shri Chovisi 1 G10 Forgiveness 2 P01 Stamps & 1st Day Covers PO2 Coins BOO SOUL & KARMA THEORY 9 HOO CHATURVIDH SANGH II 900 ICOMICS B01 Soul and its Quality 4 H01 Acharyas 1 1 ROO QUOTATIONS 18 BO2 Karma Theory / 8 Types HO2 Shravak / Shravika R01 Quotes 11 BO3 Six Universal Substances HO3 Scholars-India /Overseas B04 Matter & Energy H04 Reverence to Saadhui SOO ART GALLERY POSTERS B05 9 Tattva - 9 Reals 1 H05 Gunadharavada S01 JAINA Art Gallery Posters 187 B06 Char Gati 1 H06 Women in Jainism SO2 Pictorial Guide Posters 226 HO7 Children in Jainism SO3 Ashtapad / Bhaktamar P. 128 COO JAIN PRINCIPLES 8 H08 Famous Legends S04 Temple Artwork C01 Ahimsa (Non-Violence) SO5 Artwork Strips 38 C02 Anekant (Non-Absolutism) 2 100 JAIN HISTORY 7 S06 Teachings of Mahavira 7 C03 Blind Man & Elephant 1 101 Major Traditions S07 Theory Posters C04 Aparigraha 2 102 Unity in Diversity 103 Statistics 2 TOO SHRIMAD RAJCHANDRA 10 DOO JAINISM & SCIENCE 104 Jain History D01 Ecology 1 105 Jain Festivals 2 000 DADA GURUDEO DO2 Astronomy in General 1 Jain Communities 6 101 Dada Gurudeo - General D03 Astronomy & Stones 106 JAINA 1 102 Dada Chitra Samput D04 |Astronomy & Nav Graha 1 107 JCA/Visitor's Book D05 Time Cycle & Units 1 108 Jains Today & Tomorrow 1 VOO EDUCATION D06 Biology 109 Youth Center - Y.J.A V01 Library. Website, & Links DO7 Mathematics 1 110 Senior Center VO2 Pathshala D08 Psychology 1 111 Young Professional-Y.J. P 1 Vo3 Jain Alphabet D09 Anatomy & Physiology V04 Symbols & Others D10 Cosmology 1 JOO PILGRIMAGE V05 Jain Languages D11 Applied Physics JO1 Tirth in India 2 V06 University & Degree D12 Atomic Science JO2 Tirth in America 1 VO7 Jainism - Theory Posters D13 Astro & Bio Physics 1 JO3 Tirth Overseas D14 Science & Religion 1 J04 Pilgrimage General 1 W0O ASHTAPAD T. MODEL 1 JO5 Chhari Palit Sangh E00 SCRIPTURES/BHAKTAMAR 58 XOO TEMPLE ARTWK 3rd Fl. 42 E01 Scriptures - General KOO JAINISM IN ACTION 5 X01 12 Bhavana E02 Agam and Other Scriptures 2 K01 Social Activism XO2 Das Lakshana E03 Gyaan, Pooja & Others 2 K02 Humanitarian Services X03 Om Hreem Shrim Arhum E04 Bhaktamar E1 to E9 50 K03 Vaiya Vachha 1 X04 PAT - Marble K04 Sahadharmik Bhakti X05 Temple Activities FOO JAINISM - AWAY OF LIFE 17 K05 CARXE-S X06 General F01 12 Vrata/5 Great Vows 2 X07 Jain Geography - Universe FO2 18 Papasthanak 2 LOO TEMPLE ARTWK 2nd Fl. 93 FO3 14 Gunasthana / 11 Steps 2 L01 Abstract Designs YOO ARTWK/POSTER LISTING| F04 Vis Sthan Vis Sthanak Pad & Nav Pad 2 L02 Mahavir Life - Events YO1 Artwork by Code Index F05 Holy Death / Siddha Shila 2 L03 Pancha Kalyanak Temple Artwork Listing F06 3 Jewel - Samyag Jnan 1 L04 Adi / Shanti / Parshvanath YO3 Pictorial Guide Listing FO7Samyag Darshan 2 L05 Nem Rajul & Sh. Saadhuji A) Master Listing F08 Samyag Charitra L06 Ceiling Art -16 Vidhya Devi 2 B) Alphabetical Listing F09 Dana - Shiyal - Tapa - Bhava 1 L07 Statue and Gokhalas C) Listing by Code L08 General + Art Work Strips 20 D) Listing by Location G00 IJAIN PRACTICES - 8 L09 Glass Etching - Silver WK 15 Y04 Art Work Booklet G01 Bhakti / Worship / Pooja 4 L10 PAT - Marble etc. GO2 General - Yantra 1 MOO BLDG INFORMATION ZOO GENERAL GO3 Special 2 MO1 Information Wall 1 201 Conflict Resolution G04 Six Observances 1 MO2 Shilalekh & Jain Chinha 1 202 Common Misconceptions Jain Practices - Il 10 MO3 Welcome / Jai Jinendra 2 203 Paradoxical Commands G05 Samayika / Pratikraman 4 M04 Circular and Pamplets 204 Politics - Democracy G06 Swadhyaya /Vandana 2 MO5 Building Elevation / Model 205 Comparative Religion GO7 M06 Temple Information Z06 Research/Rissios ART OF LIVING - A JAIN WAY OF LIFE Jain Center of America Inc., New York -SS 382 e SINN 4 11 YO2 ENNWAY 10 5

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Shri Ashtapad Maha Tirth TEMPLE GABHARAS 22-12-- Shri Mahavir Swami Temple 2nd Floor Shri Adinathji Temple 3rd Floor IDOLS AND PAT Shri Choumukhji Shri Dadawadi W ILY. Shri Mahavirji Tirth ART IN MAKING OF A TEMPLE - 383 -Jain Center of America Inc., New York

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Shri Ashtapad Maha Tirth GOKHALAS IN THE TEMPLE Dev - Devi on 2nd Floor Jain Center of America Inc., New York Jin Vani Panch Meru on 3rd Floor NAVKAR MANTRA Namo arihaMtANaM // Namo siddhANaM // Namo AyariyANa Namo uvajjhAyANaM || Namo loe savvasAhUNaM // eso paMca NamukkAro. savva paavppnnaasnno| maMgalANaM ca savvesiM; paDhamaM havai maMgalaM // Carved In Crystal & Gemstones ART ON TEMPLE WALLS as 384 a

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Shri Ashtapad Maha Tirth SHRI ASHTAPAD MAHA TIRTH - RATNA MANDIR SHRI CHOVISI Ashtapad Mountain carved from Crystal Idols carved from various colored Gemstones SHRI ASHTAPAD TIRTH RELATED STORIES NAUDO Janma Kalyanak Adinath - Parna Naag Kumar Samavsaran Tapas Kheer Parna Areesa Mahal ART IN MAKING ASHTAPAD MAHA TIRTH FROM CRYSTAL AND GEMSTONES -SS 385 Jain Center of America Inc., New York

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Shri Ashtapad Maha Tirth DADA GURUDEO - LIFE EVENTS che KLAUS Four Famous Dadawadi Restoration of Sight to a Blind Man of Surat SHRIMAD RAJCHANDRA - LIFE EVENTS Chitra-Pat and Charan Reading "Dravyasangrah" to the monks ART IN FAITH AND TEACHINGS Jain Center of America Inc., New York 85 386 -

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Shri Ashtapad Maha Tirth NEM RAJUL AND SHRI SADHUJI PAINTINGS Nem Rajul Marriage Procession and Vairagya Paying Respect to Shri Sadhuji on Arrival VARIOUS RELIGIOUS PAINTINGS TASTE Gokhala and Pillars - Delwada ART IN PAINTINGS -86 387 Jain Center of America Inc., New York

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Shri Ashtapad Maha Tirth YANTRAS & BIJAXAR - SHRI SHANTINATH IDOL IT ET zrI siddhacakra mahAyantram Sle Rushi Mandal Yantra Siddha Chakra Yantra Om with Panch Parmeshthi ca 20 Hrim with Shri Chovisi Molded In Panch Dhatu ART IN METAL AND GOLD Jain Center of America Inc., New York - 388 -

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Shri Ashtapad Maha Tirth SHRI BHAKTAMAR STOTRA bhaktAmara-praNata-mauli-maNiprabhANAmuddyotakaM dalita-pApa-tamovitAnam / samyak praNamya jina-pAdayugaM yugAdA vAlambanaM bhavajale patatAM janAnAm / / 1 / / bhagavAna RSabhadeva ke caraNa-yugala meM bhaktipUrvaka namana karate hae devatAoM ke mukuTameM jar3I maNiyA~ prabhu ke caraNoM kI divya kAnti se aura adhika camakane lagatI haiN| bhagavAna ke una pavitra caraNoM kA sparza hI prANiyoM ke pApoM kA nAza karane vAlA hai, tathA jo unake caraNa-yugala kA Alambana letA hai, vaha saMsArasamudra se pAra ho jAtA hai| isa yuga ke prArambha meM dharma kA pravartana karane vAle prathama tIrthaMkara RSabhadeva ke caraNa-yugala meM vidhivat praNAma karake meM stuti karatA huuN||1|| bhaktisabhara vaMdana karanAra devonA namelA mugaTanA maNionI kAMtine vadhAranAra, pAparUpI aMdhakAra nAza karanAra, saMsAra samudramAM bhaTakatAM jIvono uddhAra karanAra, evA AdiyuganA prathama dharmapravartaka zrI AdinAtha prabhunA alaukika caraNonuM AlaMbana laI, bhaktipUrvaka vaMdana karI huM A stutino bhAraMbha rIza. 1. When men and Gods bow down to Bhagwan Rishabhdev, his radiance dissipates the darkness of souls. Those who fall at his feet will find forgiveness and shall be free from the seas of sin. I begin this prayer by bowing down at the feet of Bhagwan Rishabhdev. (1) 10 LAKSHANA - 12 BHAVANA ANITYA BHAVANA anityabhAvanA Uttam Kshama - Forgiveness Anitya Bhavana - Impermanence ART FROM SCRIPTURES -6389 Jain Center of America Inc., New York

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SILVER PAT & ETCHING WORK ON GLASS 14 Dreams Chand Koshio Nag CHAMPAR RIMAHATIRTH PAHANAPPPPPPPPIATA Champapuri Tirth ART ON GLASS as 391 a Shri Ashtapad Maha Tirth -Jain Center of America Inc., New York

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Shri Ashtapad Maha Tirth CEILING PAINTING WITH 16 VIDHYA DEVI Sora 312 PAINTING WITH GEMSTONES SMS Shri Adinath Bhagwan with Asht Pratiharya ART IN PAINTING WITH GOLD AND GEMS Jain Center of America Inc., New York $ 392 a

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Shri Ashtapad Maha Tirth PICTORIAL GUIDE - POSTERS (300+) Science & Religion jainadarzananAM vaijJAnikarahasya (Scientific Secrets of Jainism) Religion and science both pose profound questions for humankind. Both are sciences; one of the soul, the other of nature, they are complementary. Science is constantly evolving and not absolute. Religious texts are limited by the compiler and language. Thus, Mahavirswami made it clear that your own wisdom in the only yardstick against which you can meaure "Truth" "Religion without science is blind, Science without religion in lame - Albert Einstein PAST, PRESENT & FUTURE Kailash - Ashtapad Tirth Sunset and Moon Rise ART AND SCIENCE - 393 - Jain Center of America Inc., New York

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Shri Ashtapad Maha Tirth A DREAM COME TRUE How Dreams Become Goals a history masing tacking in begins with your De Qe's not just about where out dreams will take you ti wereya take your dreams "Happy are those who dream dreams, and are ready to pay the price" darshan gydan charitra www ... What mind can conceive - Man can achieve WELCOME JAI JINENDRA, It gives us great pleasure to welcome you to this sacred place of worship. We hope you find spiritual, mental and physical happiness and peace. Be sure to abide by religious observations to help maintain the sanctity of the place. Please forgive us for any shortcomings. AhatA parasparopagraho jIvAnAm Live and Let Live MICHHAMI DUKKDAM Jain Center of America Inc., New York SS 394 -

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Chapter 7 Shri Ashtapad Maha Tirth Ratna Mandir

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malli-munisuvrata-nami jina vaMdanA... kuMbhanaresasamuddA'mayakuMbho, mallinAhajiNacaMdo / devipahAvaijAo, disau sivaM kammakhayamallo / / 19 / / kuMbharAjArUpa samudramAM amRtakuMbha samAna, ane karmakSaya karavAmAM mahAmalla samAna evA prabhAvatI devIthI utpanna thayelA che mallinAtha ! tame mokSalakSmI Apo. 19 paumAvai devIsua ! sumittahimavaMtapommadaharUvo ! / muNisuvvayatittheso ! paNaI amhANa tumha siyA // 20 // sumitra rAjArUpI himAcalamAM padmadraha samAna ane padmAvatI devInA putrahe munisuvrata prabhu ! tamane huM namaskAra karuM chuM. 20 vappAdevIrohaNa-girirayaNa ! vijayanariMdakuladIva ! / vissanamaMsiyapayakaya ! namijiNavara ! desu mattisuhaM // 21 / / vaprAdevIrUpa vajakhANanI pRthvImAM vaksamAna, vijayarAjAnA putra ane, jemanAM caraNakamaLa jagatane namaskAra karavA yogya che evA he namiprabhu ! tamane namaskAra karuM chuM. 21

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SHRI ASHTAPAD MAHA TIRTH RATNA MANDIR - A CREATION MAHA TIRTH REIN MEESHA HA WENN BIRTH CELEBRATION ONA CLAVE (Model # 10) 3 Chovisi - 72 Tirthankars 5 Shikar Design -SS 397 -Ratna Mandir

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Shri Ashtapad Maha Tirth_ Introduction The Jain religion is one of the oldest religions in the world. It originated in India and spread all over the world. It derives its name from the word Jin which means the conqueror or the Victorious ones. These spiritual victors are also known as Tirthankars. They are the ones who established the religious order-Chaturvidh Sangh. Places where we worship Tirthankars for spiritual salvation are called Tirth. Even the Tirthankars bow to the Tirth - which are of two types: spiritual and physical. Spiritual ones are Arihant, Siddha, Acharya, Upadhyaya, and Sadhu. Physical ones are the temples, stupas, caves, and chaityas. There are many temples- places of Worship, all over India. Out of all of these there are five main ones where all 24 Tirthankars attained salvation as per following verse from scripture given below. aSTApade zrI Adi jinavara, vIra pAvApurI varUM, vAsupUjya caMpAnayara sidyA, nema raivata giri varUM; sammeta zikhare vIsa jinavara, mukti pahuMcyA munivarUM, cauvIsa jinavara nitya vaMdu, sayala saMgha sukhakarUM. Adinath Bhagawan attained Nirvana at Ashtapad, Mahavir Swami at Pavapuri, Vasupujya Swami at Champapuri and, Neminath Bhagawan attained Nirvana at Girnar. The other 20 Tirthankars attained Nirvana at Sametshikhar. I always bow down with reverence to all the twenty four Tirthankars, which brings eternal happiness to all. Four of these Tirths are in existence now where one can go and worship but the fifth one, Ashtapad Maha Tirth, is lost lupt) in time, which members of Jain Center of America are trying to rediscover. We are going to talk about this Tirth in detail in the following pages. SHR CHAMPAPURI MAHATIRTH Shri Sametshikhar Tirth Shri Champapuri Tirth Shri Sametshikhar Tirth Shri dimar Tirth Shri Girnar Tirth Shri Pavapuri Tirth Ratna Mandir 398 -

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Shri Ashtapad Maha Tirth Shri Ashtapad Maha Tirth Ashtapad Tirth is one of the five major Tirths in Jain Religion which is regarded as lost. It is believed to be situated in the tranquil heights of snow clad Himalayas where it is open to the skies. Jain Center of America Inc., New York has received a replica of this Tirth carved out of crystal & gemstones which is installed in the conservatory on the 4th floor of the temple building. The Jain scripture has singled out five central events (known as Pancha kalyanak) that occur in a Tirthankar's lifetime as the most auspicious moments. First is Chyavan Kalyanak, second is Janma Kalyanak, third is Diksha Kalyanak. After very deep contemplation and meditation, the Tirthankar attains omniscience, KevalJnan Kalyanak, - the fourth life-changing event. The last event is Nirvana Kalyanak, where the soul gets free from all karmic bonds and is liberated to attain Siddha status. GUVET Once after attaining absolute knowledge, Shri Rishabhadev Bhagwan was delivering a sermon while seated in Samavasaran. Out of curiosity, King Bharat asked if any human being living here would become a Tirthankar in the future. He replied affirmatively and said that his son Marichi will become the 24th Tirthankar after many life cycles and will be known as Mahavir. He subsequently explained the upcoming Chovisi (24 Tirthankars). This is how King Bharat came to know the details about the present Chovisi. -S$ 399 -Ratna Mandir

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Shri Ashtapad Maha Tirth_ The last event is where the soul gets finally free from all the karmic bonds and is liberated to attain Siddha status. Nirvana-bhoomi, or the places where the Tirthankars attained the ultimate goal of breaking away from the circle of life, have turned into key pilgrimage places. All 24 Tirthankars attained nirvana at five places (Five Maha Tirth). As per Jain scriptures, the first Tirthankar Bhagawan Shri Rishabhadev had attained nirvana on Ashtapad Mountain. Chakravarti King Bharat (son of Shri Rishabhadev) had built a palace of crystal and installed 24 idols of Shri Tirthankars carved out of gemstones at this place as a memorial to commemorate the nirvana of Bhagawan Shri Rishabhadev. The name "Ashtapad" is derived from the fact that there are eight (Ashta) steps (Pad) leading to the palace. Details of Ashtapad Maha-Tirth Location Present Status When Constructed In Memory Of Constructed by Name of Palace Name of Architect Material Design Eight Steps Synonyms Ashtapad Mountain: Kailash-Himalayas. Not known - (JCANY is trying to locate) Millions of years ago Bhagawan Rishabhadev (Nirvana Kalyanak) King Bharat (Son of Shri Rishabhadev) Sinha Nishadhya Prasad Varddhaki Ratna Crystal and Gemstones Omni-directional/ Four Sided Hence the name Ashtapad Haradri, Rajatadri, Sfatikachal, Ratnamay Ratna Mandir - S: 400 -

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Shri Ashtapad Maha Tirth History - References from Scripture 1. Ekadash Angadi Agam, oldest text, mentions Ashtapad as Tirth. a. Acharanga Niryukti, verse 332 -the first to mention Ashtapad Tirth. b. Sutra Krutangasutra mentions that Rishabhdev gave discourse to his son, King Bharat, on Ashtapad. c. Uttaradhyayan Sutra Niryukti says that anyone (Charam Shariri) who can scale Ashtapad Tirth will attain nirvana or Moksha (Chapter 10) and describes Kailash as a Mountain of Gold and Silver. d. Avashyak Sutra Niryukti has the description of Ashtapad. e. Kalpasutra mentions Nirvana Bhoomi of Rishabhdev at Ashtapad. f. Nishith Churni Divine has a description about Nirvana of Rishabhdev Bhagwan on Ashtapad Mountain. g. Vividh Tirth Kalpa - Jinaprabh Suri wrote in Ashtapad Giri Kalpa, that Gautam Swami entered Sinha Nishadhya Prasad from South. 2. Acharya Dharma Ghosh Suriji's "Shri Ashtapad Maha Tirth Kalp" describes this Tirth as Sinha Nishadhya Prasad which has 4 sides. 3. Gyan Prakash Deeparnave discusses construction of Tirth in detail. 4. Uttar Puran has the description of Jain Tirthankar Rishabhdev and that, his son, King Bharat, constructed a golden temple with 72 idols of all the three Chovisis (24 Tirthankars of Past, Present, & Future). 5. Bhagwan Mahavir during his sermon said that any human being, who can scale this mountain & stay overnight, will attain liberation in his life time. Gautam Swami, 2600 years ago, scaled this Tirth with his special powers, stayed overnight & worshiped there. 6. Gautam Swami wrote 1st verse of Jag Chintamani Sutra there (Probodh Tika Part 1). Shadavashyak Balavabodha mentions that he performed Chaitya Vandan with Jag-Chintamani Sutra. 7. Vasudev Hindi - 21st chapter says this mountain is related to Vaitadhya Mountain, it is 8 miles in ht & Niyadi River is flowing at the foothills. 8. Jambu Dweep Pragnapti says Ashtapad Mountain is north of Koshal Desh. At the place of Adinath or Rishabhdev Nirvana, the heavenly god Indra erected 3 Stups. (Sutra 33) 9. As per scriptures, Ashtapad is situated 12.5 yojan north of Ayodhya & on a clear morning, one can see & have Darshan from a tree top. 10. Siddhanam Buddhanam Siddhastav Sutra describes the sitting arrangement of idols as "Chattari Aattha Das Doy (Four, Eight, Ten, and Two) Vandiya Jeenvara Chovisam". 11. "Ashtapad Kalpa (old)", written by Purvacharya (Ancient Acharyas) describes in detail the importance of this place & all the events that took place. 12. Hemchandracharya in "Trishashti Shalaka Purush Charitra" describes Ashtapad in detail. Chapter 10 says one who climbs the mountain with his spiritual powers (labhdhi) and stays there overnight can get liberated in the same life. 13. Dhaneshwar Suri writes in Shatrunjay Mahatmya, that King Bharat constructed a palace with the help of Varddhaki Ratna near the Nirvana Bhoomi of Bhagwan Rishabhdev. 14. According to Abhidhan Chintamani, Mount Kailash has many names: Rajatadri, Ashtapad, Sfatikachal, Haradri, and Dhawalgiri. (ref 4-94). - 401 - Ratna Mandir

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Shri Ashtapad Maha Tirth_ 15. Shahajanand Dhanji in his letters says that the 3 Chovisi idols (Total 72 idols of past present & future Chovisi) are buried under the snow & some Tirthankar idols are under the control of Buddhist monks. 16. As per the Jain scriptures, we have Avasarpini and Utsarpini era of the time cycle. Each era has 24 Tirthankars. Rishabhdev is the first of 24 Tirthankars of this present era. His life is mentioned in various scriptures and in the Vedas and Puran. He was the first king who taught Defense Art and Agriculture (Ashi, Masi and Krishi). He was the first saint and the first Tirthankar in present times. 17. As per the historians, ancient civilization is 10-12 thousand years old. According to M.I.T. human civilization started at Tibet. The ancient history of western Tibet, Kashmir & Himachal confirms this view. 18. Around 1400 BC, there were semi Tibetan people called Jian mixed with Shang people. Jian may be a synonym of Jina (Tirthankar), which means conqueror. 19. Lord Munisuvrat Nath (Swami) did meditation & penance there as per Tibetan literature. 20. According to one Mongolian monk, Shri Rishabhdev meditated and prayed on Ashtapad which is mentioned in Kanjur & Tanjur books. 21. Potala Palace has some old books, written on palm leaves which describe Nirvana of Rishabhdev at Ashtapad-Kailash. 22. Gangri Karchag - Tibetan Kailash Puran mentions that Kailash is the center of the whole universe. 23. Gangkare Teashi, White Kailash, mentions that Jains lived here before Buddhist known as Gyal Phal Pa & Chear Pu Pa. Their first god's name is Khyu Chok, Lord Rushyanath. Mahavir is Phel Wa. According to this book a lot of Jain principles match. 24. Dr. Lata Bothra is doing a lot of work on antiquities of Jainism, and her book on Ashtapad has a lot of cross references on this subject. 25. The literature obtained from various sources describing Ashtapad has been compiled into 20 volumes. These volumes have lot of information from scriptures & history & ongoing research work. 26. Mahakavi Dhanpal wrote a Stuti in Rishabh Panchshika for Shri Rishabhdev's birth on Meru Parvat & Nirvan on Ashtapad Parvat. 27. Bhadra Bahu Swami wrote in Aavashyak Niryukti about Nirvana of Shri Rishabhdev on Ashtapad and five types of celebration that followed-a. Nirvan b. Chitikarm c. Katha d. Jin Bhavan e. Yachak 28. As per Hari Bhadra Suri Vriti, Bharat constructed 3 floor high Sinha Nishadhya-Jin Mandir with an installed idols of all Tirthankar, his brothers & his own statue. 29. Excerpts from various Pooran Rishabhsen & other Gandhar got liberated on Ashtapad (Hari Vansh Pooran -Acharya Jinsen) Bahubali & other 98 sons got liberated here (Aadi Pooran) Grandfather of Bhagwan Ajitnath, Tridanshjay got liberated here. King Bhaghirath became ascetic on Ashtapad (Uttar Pooran) According to Acharya Shri Gun Bhadra Suri, Vyal- Mahavyal, Achhedhya, & Naag Kumar got liberated here (Prakrut Nirvan Bhakti) Hari Vasam, son of Chakravarti Harishen got liberated here. Acharya Ravisen writes in Padma Pooran (Chapter 22) about renovation of Ashtapad Tirth & described Bali Muni story. 30. Bruhat Kalpa Sutra Bhashya & Vriti mentions that Rishabhdev explained about Samagra Aavgraha Aachar in reply to a question of Shakendra & Bharat on Ashtapad (Brahad Kalpa Sutra Niryukti) 31. Tarun Prabh Suri (written in 1411) in Shadavashyak Balavbodh, mentions about Jag Chintamani Suttam (Rola Chhand) (Volume X, Chapter 57, Article A, Page 4351) Ratna Mandir - 35 402 a

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Shri Ashtapad Maha Tirth Development of Concept - Ratna Mandir The Jain center of America Inc., in New York, has constructed a new building for its temple and other religious activities. As a tribute to 24 Tirthankars, it is customary to make idols of 24 Tirthankars in a temple and place them around Gabhara (Main place of worship in a temple). We wanted to install Shri Chovisi (24 idols of Tirthankaras) in the Bhamati area but due to lack of space this could not be done. Juget aloridad mutata acc TO bhagavAna zItalanAtha 2-Blue 2-Green 2-White 2-Red 16-Gold Since then the thought process started as how to achieve this, while temple building drawings were being finalized. Meanwhile we saw couple of idols carved from gemstones in our office and thought of making 24 idols out of gemstone and house them in Ratna Mandir around the Gabhara wall on 2nd floor. This would need a much smaller space. At this stage a preliminary design of the Ratna Mandir was drawn. Jain Center Temple Building Directory FACILITIES BUILDING DIRECTORY TEMPLE ELEVATION Floor DINING HALL Bhojanshala Ayambi shala Kitchen Rest Rooms DADAWADI ADINATH TEMPLE MEDITATION HALL Shrimad Hall Pathshala Orlice Scholar's Room LIBRARY HAHAVERTENPLE Upashraya Navkar Mantra Chandan Room Shower Rooms LECTURE HALL Senior Center Coat Rooms Gift Shop Rest Rooms RECEPTION MULTIPURPOSE HALL Youth Center Art Gallery Mind Theater Utilities CELLAR -$$ 403 - Ratna Mandir

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Shri Ashtapad Maha Tirth_ 1.16218 While the idea of the Ratna Mandir was taking shape, one happened to visit a temple in Jaipur (India) and saw an Ashtapad PAT; this was the turning point from the "Ratna Mandir" concept into "Ashtapad". Now our energies were focused on one thought: How to morph "Ratna Mandir" into "Shri Ashtapad" this led us to research further into the facts about "Shri Ashtapad". Courtesy: Sh Nathmalji Chandalia, Jaipur A mountain should be carved out of crystal stones that could provide the look and feel of the snowcovered mountain. Provide eight steps at the base as per name of Ashtapad (8 steps) and 24 niches (Gokhalas) for Shri Chovisi in the center of the mountain. That would fulfill the desire of "Ratna Mandir". The whole structure would be assembled to appear as a mountain. Thus the idea of making a model of "Shri Ashtapad" with "Ratna Mandir" Chovisi (24 Tirthankar idols) installed on the Ashtapad Mountain was born. Courtesy: Shrenuj & Company, Mumbai Shri Ashtapad Tirth Pat carved on Glass with silver at Ahmedabad depicting the details about Ashtapad and related stories. Courtesy: Shrimad Rajchandra Tradition. Ratna Mandir s 404 -

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Shri Ashtapad Maha Tirth Development of Ashtapad Design The original design of Ashtapad was four sided as per the picture given, also called Sarvatomukhi - Omni-directional. (Gyan Prakash Deeparnave). 444 ASHTAPAD DARSHAN The sitting arrangement of idols in multiple rows as shown in the photos was done as per the following verse (Shloka) from scripture; mA cattArI aTThadasadoyavaMdiyA jiNavarAcauvvIsaM; paramaTTha-niTThaaTThA siddhA mama disaMtu -siddhANaM buddhANaM sUtra cattAri aTTha daza gAthAnA judA judA arthocAra dakSiNa dizAmAM, ATha pazcima dizAmAM, daza uttara dizAmAM, ane be pUrva dizAmAM, ema aSTApada upara vaMdana karAyelA ane jemaNe paramArthane (mokSa) saMpUrNa siddha karyo che tevA covIsa tIrthaMkaro mane siddhi Apo. athavA cAra uparanI mekhalAmAM, ATha vaccenI mekhalAmAM, daza nIcenI mekhalAmAM, ane be sauthI nIcenI mekhalAmAM, e pramANe paNa aSTApada upara vaMdana thAya che. This verse indicates that the four Tirthankars are sitting at upper level (numbers 3 to 6), eight at the middle level (numbers 7 to 14), ten at the lower level (numbers 15 to 24), and two at the lowest level (number 1 and 2). This way the idol positions were determined for a unidirectional unit in four horizontal rows, one above the other. Dimensions of the idols will vary as per available space in each row. Space constraint forced us to make a unidirectional unit viewable only from the front. Now an architectural blueprint was developed to a scale based on the available space accordingly. Height and width of the mountain (Ht 13.1" x W 14'.7" D 5'.1") were determined. We also installed a sky light at the top to give an effect of the Ashtapad Mountain being open to the sky. We added Kailash and Mansarovar photos in the background and the ceiling was painted in blue with clouds to give a special effect of Ashtapad in Kailash area open to the sky. -35 405 Ratna Mandir

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Shri Ashtapad Maha Tirth_ / / / / - The weight of the crystal, which is about 10 tons became a structural challenge. Overriding constraint was the weight bearing capacity of the temple on the 4th floor. Permissible weight was not to exceed 10 tons. A steel frame weighing one ton was designed in Jaipur to hold the whole structure. There are eight layers, one above the other, in the steel framing. As this is a mountain the slope was taken into consideration. The whole structure has 5.1' depth at the bottom but only 0.75' depth at the top. EBU 3 engineers, 2 architects, and Ashtapad Team members took part in final designing of the frame. It took almost 3 years to come to a final framing design. Ratna Mandir S$ 406 -

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Shri Ashtapad Maha Tirth Making of Crystal Mountain Steps, Gokhlas and Shikhar The mountain is the main body and is made of crystal quartz. Various blocks of crystal (59), each weighing 75 to 750 lbs, were assembled to replicate the appearance of a real mountain & to provide a sloping pattern on the front and on the sides as in a mountain. Eight steps were constructed in the center leading to the first row of the Gokhala. 24 Gokhalas were sculpted in the mountain itself where the idols will be installed. Model #5 was the first model carved in crystal, which was 1/5th size of the final model. The mountain consists of eight layers of crystal blocks. First two layers are for steps, next four are for idols and last two layers are for Shikhar. Layers of Crystal Blocks Ashtapad Mountain Dimension Height at Center Height on Sides Width Depth Depth from Glass Size of the Steps 13.1" 9 14.7" 5.1" 2.3" 15' X 1'8" X 2'6" Crystal Blocks are arranged one above the other and side by side, to make up the mountain. Crystal model # 5 - 3'* 3' -$ 407 - -Ratna Mandir

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Shri Ashtapad Maha Tirth_ Ashtapad has derived its name from the fact that it has eight steps. 8 steps were carved at the bottom of the mountain in the center. Above that 4 layers of Gokhlas were carved as per the scripture. A design with regular carving was done in the beginning but later on a Asht Pratiharya design was added and hence all 24 Gokhalas have a Asht Pratiharya design. Individual Yaksh Yakshini are carved at the base next to the Sinhasan. A five Shikhar design has been added at the top to give the whole structure, the appearance of a temple. All Shikhars are carved as per the design in the scripture, and will be adorned with gold kalash. The Dhwaja (flag) will be at the top in the center. Mountain & Shri Chovisi will be illuminated from the front using LED lights. As well as it will be illuminated from the back using color lights, giving it an amazing effect. Ratna Mandir - 408 -

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Shri Ashtapad Maha Tirth Model Making- A 10 year Story Model #: 1 Year: 2001 Size: 1'x1' Carved from: Serpentine Stories carved on sides Brought to N.Y on April 2001 Exhibited at JCA Model #: 3 Year: 2002 Size: 3' x 3 Carved from: Serpentine Story carving done in 3-D Installed at 74th Street Temple from 2002 to 2005 Model #: 5 Year: 2003 Size: 3x3 Carved from: Crystal 1st Crystal Model Exhibited at Ithaca street Temple from 2005 to 2009. -S$ 409 -Ratna Mandir

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Shri Ashtapad Maha Tirth_ Model Making- A 10 year Story Model #: 7 Year: 2006 Size: 3' x 3 Carved from: Crystal Model with 3 Chovisi Exhibited in many cities in India Model #: 9 Year: 2007 Size: 14.7" x 12.7" Carved from: Marble First full sized model. Model #: 11 Year: 2008 Size: 14.7" x 13.1" Carved from: Crystal Has 5 Shikhar and Kalash All Gokhalas have Asht Partiharya carving Mountain installed at JCA on 21st June, 2009 Many of the related stories carved from gemstones are installed on the mountain itself. Ratna Mandir S$ 410 -

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Shri Ashtapad Maha Tirth Rough Crystal 30 tons of rough crystal stone was imported. After processing and carving the final weight of the mountain is 7.5 tons. This is supported on a 1 ton steel frame. 24 1:2 Crystal Blocks - Total of 59 blocks were cut and arranged in 8 layers to make the mountain, each weighing 75 to 750 lbs. Carving on Steps - Eight steps were carved at bottom of the mountain in the center, heading up to Gokhala level. Carving on Ghummat and Chhaja - All 24 Gokhlas have Ghummat with Chhaja and are fully carved, all around US - 411 - -Ratna Mandir

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Shri Ashtapad Maha Tirth_ Rough Gemstones Name: Rose Quartz Color: Strong pink, pale pink Hardness: 7 Density: 2.65 Transparency: Transparent, Translucent Country: Brazil, Madagascar, India, Mozambique, Namibia, Sri Lanka and United States SILICATE (Tectosilicate, Silica Group) a-SiO2 (Silicon oxide) Rose quartz is often cracled, usually a little turbid. Rose quartz is one of the most desirable varieties of quartz. The pink to rose red color is completely unique, unlike any other pink mineral species. Rose quartz is used as an ornamental stone and as a gemstone. It is also an alternate birthstone for the month of January Name: Tiger's Eye Color: Gold-yellow, gold-brown Hardness: 6 1/2 - 7 Density: 2.58 -2.64 Transparency: Opaque Country: South Africa, Australia, Burma, India, Namibia, United States Typically display stripes, because included fibers are crooked or bent. It is sensitive to acids. Found together with hawk's eye in slabs of a few inches thickness. Name: Calcite Color: colorless, yellow, brown and various other color Hardness: 3 Density: 2.69 -2.71 Transparency: Transparent to Translucent Country: South Africa, Australia, Burma, India, Namibia, United States, Zambia, Germany m NITRATES, CARBONATES, BORATES. CaCO3 (Calcium carbonate). Calcite is a carbonate mineral and the most stable polymorph of calcium carbonate. The other polymorphs are the minerals aragonite and vaterite. Aragonite will change to calcite at 470degC, and vaterite is even less stable. Ratna Mandir - $$ 412

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Rough Gemstones Name: Chalcedony Color: Bluish, white gray gold-brown, iridescent Hardness: 6 1/2 - 7 Density: 2.58 2.64 Transparency: Dull, Translucent Country: Belize, Denmark, Eritrea, Greenland, India Shri Ashtapad Maha Tirth Traditionally defined as a fibrous cryptocrystalline variety of Quartz, more recently, it has been shown that much Chalcedony is a mixture of Quartz and Morganite, silica mineral. When it is concentrically banded (often in rather wild patterns) it is called by the sub variety name Agate. When it is in flat layers/bands it is called by the sub variety name Onyx Name: Sodalite Color: White, blue, gray Hardness: 5 1/2-6 Density: 2.14-2.40 Transparency: Transparent to Opaque Country: Brazil, Greenland, India, Canada, Namibia. Russia and U.S.A. SILICATES (Tectosilicates, Sodalite Group) Na4Al(SiO4)3CI (Sodium aluminum silicate chloride) The name sodalite refers to its sodium content. For jewelry, only blue tones are used sometimes they have a violet tint; frequently they are dispersed with white veins from white calcite. Name: Jasper Color: All colors, mostly spotted or striped Hardness: 6 1/2-7 Density: 2.582.91 Transparency: Opaque, even in thin slabs Country: Egypt, Australia, Brazil, India, Canada, Kazakhstan, Madagascar, Russia Uniformly colored jasper is rare. Usually it is multicolored, striped or flamed. Sometimes jasper is grown together with agate or opal. 85 413 a Ratna Mandir

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Shri Ashtapad Maha Tirth_ Aesthetic Beauty of Shri Chovisi Size first one of the 24-firhankaras "Lupa gliti 2009 Name: Rushabhdev Stone Name: Calcite Color: Orange Country of Origin: Mexico Size: 11.25" x 8.8" x4.5" Weight: 28645 Carats The first one of the 24 Tirthankaras "Lord Rishabdev" idol is carved out of an energizing orange Mexican calcite. This luxurious idol stands radiant with the bull chinha on the sinhasan (platform). Majestic body proportions, harmonious expressions and gold with black accents highlight the idol. This enlightened ascetic attained "nirvana" on the Ashtapad. Name: Ajitnath Color: Light Pink Size: 11.25" x 9" x 4.5" Stone Name: Rose Quartz Country of Origin: Brazil Weight: 33025 Carats An alluring baby pink statue of the second Tirthankar, "Lord Ajitnath" idol has innocent eyes, an expressive face, well chiseled hands and feet combined with calm and perfect padmasan posture. The srivatsa symbol on the chest and the elephant chinha on the sinhasan (platform) add divinity to the statue. Name: Sambhavnath Stone Name: Aventurine Color: Light Brown Country of Origin: India Size: 9.29" x 7.7" x 3.78" Weight: 17835 Carats A classic and elegant Pujyaniya statue of "Lord Sambhavnath" in hues of yellow ochre with beautiful accents in gold, red and green - the colors of life and fire. A very calm and serene face with well demarcated features. The horse chinha on the platform signifies the pure soul. Extremely royal looking statue with rich ornamentation lend grandiose to the Tirthankar Idol statue. A luxurious and glamorous piece of art. Name: Abhinandan Color: Silver-grey stripes Size: 9" x 7.3" x 3.25" Stone Name: Flintstone Country of Origin: Russia Weight: 15430 Carats Swirled patterns of the Flintstone boulder cut and placed in a beautiful "Lord Abhinandan" idol. Classic body proportions calm and poised facial expressions along with the srivatsa symbol stands out splendidly on the plain torso. The monkey chinha add divinity and serenity to the Tirthankar idol. A brilliant piece of art indeed. Ratna Mandir S$ 414 -

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Shri Ashtapad Maha Tirth Aesthetic Beauty of Shri Chovisi Name: Sumatinath Color: Light Green Size: 9.25" x 7.4" x 3.75" Stone Name: Aventurine Country of Origin: India Weight: 18260 Carats Aluxurious and soothing green blue colored Aventurine has been transformed into a mesmerizing "Lord Sumatinath" idol. Intense eyes, eyelashes and eyebrows add depth to his face. Well proportioned body parts and the perfect padmasan posture combined with the goose chinha give a sense of completeness to the statue. Name: Padmaprabha Stone Name: Sodalite Color: Navy Blue Country of origin: Brazil Size: 9" x 7.3" x 3.25" Weight: 13360 Carats Feeling of cyclonic movement going around the idollending life to this already vibrant statue in blue. The quest of the sculptor to balance the lines has been met beautifully. A well poised, expressive face and eyebrows seem like they are meeting in the center that add a mystic flavor to this idol of "Lord Padmaprabha". Delicate ornamental beauty added by the hints of gold and red along with the red lotus on the platform makes this a fine piece of art. Name: Suparshvanath Color: Blue Size: 7.13" x 5.5" x 2.6" Stone Name: Lapis Lazuli Country: Afghanistan Weight: 7550 Carats A splendid idol of "Lord Suparshvanath" in Lapis Lazuli, one of the most prized gemstones of Ancient Egypt. An interesting curve on the ends of the Sinhasan platform together with the immaculate proportions of the body parts adds to the beauty of the idol. The Swastika chinha beautifully symbolizes the Tirthankar embodied in the lapis lazuli rock. Name: Chandraprabha Color: Pink with white spots Size: 7" x 5.7" x 2.75" Stone Name: Thulite Country of origin: Norway Weight: 8525 Carats Calm, serene & enlightened is the feeling you get when looking at the idol of Lord Chandraprabha". A remarkable piece created by the sculptor in an opaque, deep pink variety of Zoisite. The natural color and pattern of thulite combined with exceptional lapidary craftsmanship add to the crescent moon symbolic statue. The ultimate signified liberated soul! -35 415 - -Ratna Mandir

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Shri Ashtapad Maha Tirth_ feel Ratna Mandir Aesthetic Beauty of Shri Chovisi Name: Suvidhinath Color: Dark Khaki Size: 7" x 5.5" x 2.75" Nature has creatively striped this "Lord Suvidhinath" idol made of onyx. It appears radiant with its crocodile chinha. A classic example of fine lapidary skills denoted by a perfect padmasan posture, highlighted by composed facial expressions. The khaki green rock from Argentina beautifully transformed into an epitome of purity and enlightenment. Name: Shitalnath Color: Whitish- Purple Size: 7" x 5.7" x 2.75" A harmonious Stone Name: Chalcedony Country of Origin: Turkey Weight: 8175 Carats amalgamation of twin colors-white & purple. Well poised and calm expressions together with well distinguished hands and feet make this a fine piece of art. The srivatsa symbol on the chest adds to the supremacy of the "Lord Shitalnath" statue. The bluish purple color on the head seems to emit eternal aura from the statue. The shrivatsa symbol on the platform adds to the purity of this statue. Name: Shreyansnath Color: Lt. Blue & white spots Size: 7.25" x 5.6" x 2.75" Stone Name: Onyx Country: Argentina Weight: 7690 Carats Name: Vasupujya - swami Color: Grey & Lt. brown Size: 7" x 5.5" x 2.75" Exquisitely carved from a single boulder of soft Spanish calcite, a very calm and serene idol of "Lord Shreyansanath". A slight accent with gold and pink on the face highlight the statue beautifully. An admirable and appealing piece of art with mysterious shades of blue and white. The rhinoceros depicted on the platform symbolizes the enlightened soul. Stone Name: Calcite Country of Origin: Spain Weight: 8520 Carats 416 Stone Name: Jasper Country: South Africa Weight: 7195 Carats A fascinating ornamental rock fashioned into a majestic "Lord Vasupujya" idol. Grey bands & patterns with a touch of rose brown in the center add a mystic value. Highlights of gold add refineness to the already calm and poised statue. Fine craftsmanship combined with balanced proportions of the body makes this a connoisseur piece. Majestic tilak, buffalo chinha and perfect padmasan posture radiate the idol's purity of mind and soul.

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Aesthetic Beauty of Shri Chovisi Name: Vimalnath Color: Salmon & white Size: 7.25" x 5.5" x 2.75" Name: Anantnath Color: Gold & Black Size: 7.36" x 5.7" x 2.83" Placid and composed expressions are the highlights of this beautiful salmon shaded siltstone, Maukite. Exquisite craftsmanship has brought out the lustrous and mesmerizing "Lord Vimalnath" statue. Perfect posture in padmasan, well chiseled hands and feet, gold accents together with the boar on the Sinhasan platform make this a connoisseur's piece. Name: Dharmanath Color: Dark Pink Size: 5.25" x 4" x 2" Shri Ashtapad Maha Tirth Stone Name: Maukite Country: USA Weight: 8100 Carats An outstanding example of gold yellow on the deep colored body highlights "Lord Anantnath" idol made of Tiger Eye. Fine craftsmanship can be seen in the fine facial features and overall balance of the body. The hawk chinha identifies the Tirthankar along with the golden accents add a touch of ornamentation to the idol. Name: Shantinath Color: Blackish Blue Size: 5.04" x 4.1" x 2.01" Stone Name: Tiger's Eye Country: South Africa Weight: 8848 Carats 85 417 a A classic "Lord Dharmanath" idol in the undisputed ruler of the gemstone world, Ruby. An elevated sinhasan platform with the srivatsa symbol on the chest, finely chiseled features and Vajra (thunderbolt) chinha make this a fine piece of art. An epitome of beauty carved by the lapidary in the fascinating gemstone of love, passion and power. Stone Name: Ruby Country: Kenya Weight: 4095 Carats Stone Name: Sapphire Country: India Weight: 4135 Carats A magnificent "Lord Shantinath" idol is the ultimate colors of truth, nobility and serenity. Intense, mesmerizing features and eyes combined with the perfect padmasan posture add to the divinity and beauty of this statue. An exceptional deep shade of blue has been carved luxuriously in a fine piece of art. The deer symbol adds grace to the statue. Ratna Mandir

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Shri Ashtapad Maha Tirth_ Aesthetic Beauty of Shri Chovisi Name: Kunthunath Stone Name: Aventurine Color: Orange & Yellow Country of Origin: India Size: 5.24" x 4.0" x 2.17" Weight: 3107 Carats A remarkable play of red, orange and yellow, the colors of fire is the highlight of this "Lord Kuntunath" idol. Half and half shading on the face lend a tinge of mystical beauty to the statue. Only a master of the lapidary could use the color distributions to further beautify the statue. Calm and serene eyes, perfect posture, and male goat chinha make this a fine piece of art. Name: Aranath Stone Name: Amethyst Color: Transparent Purple Country of Origin: Brazil Size: 5.08" x 4.1" x 1.97" Weight: 2890 Carats The epitome of simplicity and divinity evident in this charismatic "Lord Aranath" idol symbolized by the presence of the Nandavarta. Well defined eyes and facial features together with the perfect padmasan posture add to the creative energy unleashed by this statue. An exceptional visual delight to the viewer in the royal purple translucent hues of amethyst. Name: Mallinath Stone: Crystal Quartz Color: Transparent Country of Origin: Brazil Size: 5.25" x 4" x 1.75" Weight: 2530 Carats A transparent single piece of crystal quartz transformed beautifully into" Lord Mallinath" idol. The clarity of the crystal signifies the purity of the idol's soul. Calm and serene facial expressions enhance the beauty of the well proportioned body parts. Exemplary craftsmanship of the sculptor is captured in this fascinating divine creation. The seating posture is perfect with Kumbha chinha and the face expressive and liberated. In all, a fantastic piece of art. Name: Munisuvrat Swami Color: White Size: 5.30" x 4.0" x 2" Stone Name: Onyx Country: Argentina Weight: 3204 Carats A stunning "Munisuvrat swami" idol in the color of, purity, white. The well defined facial features stand out beautifully. Another classy example of fine lapidary craftsmanship. A glamorous pujniya statue with tortoise symbol on the platform adds opulence to the statue. Ratna Mandir s 418 -

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Shri Ashtapad Maha Tirth Aesthetic Beauty of Shri Chovisi Name: Naminath Color: Light Grey Size: 5.25" x 4.0" x 2" Stone Name: Chalcedony Country of Origin: Brazil Weight: 3060 Carats A classic "Lord Naminath" idol transmitting soothing vibes all around. Facial expressions showing tranquility and peace. Well defined eyes and lips add serenity to the statue. A refreshing gold accent together with the blue lotus symbol on the chinha lends a soothing touch to the fine piece of art. Name: Neminath Color: Pink Size: 5" x 3.8" x 2.5" Stone Name: Pink Opal Country of Origin: Peru Weight: 2550 Carats A mesmerizing "Lord Neminath" statue rare, opulent baby pink opal. Very calm and poised expressions on the face together with skillfully carved hands and feet add divinity to this composed statue. Light ornamentation with gold and red adds glamour to the statue. The conch chinha symbolizes the ascetic's enlightenment. Name: Parshvanath Color: Smoky Size: 5.5" x 4" x 2" Stone: Smoky Quartz Country of Origin: Brazil Weight: 2857 Carats Beautiful transparency combines with a splendid color distribution of smoky add uniqueness to this "Lord Parshvanath" statue. A broad forehead highlighted beautifully with color and equal proportions between the upper and lower part of the face together with the serpent chinha show the purity and supremacy of the Tirthankar idol. An exquisite and refined piece for a true devotee. Name: Mahavir Swami Color: Steel Grey Size: 5.25" x 4" x 2" Stone Name: Gun Metal Country of Origin: India Weight: 5375 Carats A charismatic and enticing creation of the reformer, propagator, the last of the 24 Tirthankars, Lord Mahavira by the lapidary. Classic body proportions, majestic facial expressions together with the lion chinha on the platform signifying the existence of the enlightened soul. The little golden accents add regality to the dark grey statue carved out of a single rock of gun metal. - 419 - Ratna Mandir

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Shri Ashtapad Maha Tirth_ Ashtapad Related Stories 1. Shri Rishabhdev Janma Kalyanak 2. Shri Rishabhdev Varsi Tap Parna (fast breaking ceremony) 3. Shri Rishabhdev Bhagwan in Samavasaran 4. Shri Rishabhdev - Nirvana Kalyanak. 5. King Bharat Chakravarti. 6. King Bharat at Rang Mandap* on Ashtapad 7. King Bharat in Areesa Mahal (palace of mirrors) 8. King Sagar's sons and Naag Kumar. 9. Gautam Swami seeking permission from Bhagwan Mahavir to visit Ashtapad. 10. Gautam Swami climbing Ashtapad with the help of Sun-rays (Atma Labhdhi).* Sunrays with Laser Effect.* 11. Gautam Swami - scripting of Jag-Chintamani Sutra.* 12. 5 Tapas on each of the first 3 steps, total 15 - representing 1503.* 13. Gautam Swami and Tapas - Kheer Parna. 14. Gautam Swami and Tiryank Jrumbhak Dev Updesh.* 15. Vali Muni and Ravan Viman.* 16. Ravan lifting Ashtapad.* 17. Ravan and Mandodari devotion (Bhakti).* 18. Ravan and Dharnendra Dev Dialogue. 19. Rani Veermati (previous life of Damayanti) and 'Tilak' Story.* 20. Shri Padlipta Suri's Visit to Ashtapad. 21. Indra Viman and Angels with Garland." 22. Sun, Moon, Animals, Birds, Trees and other carvings. 23. Bahubali Story. 24. Sundari and 98 Brothers. * On the mountain and others are in front of the mountain T Josfaaliy for= -1 prathamagaNadhara sAvana gautamasvAbhi viracitam // ] ( TE ) $out-o ut Hifche ! #tra-arga atatia ? Sa. M-ferrari for! FM-HTE! M-TE! MT-Trau! M-aera! HT- RTCITE! HT-9a-fa3raut! aTThAvaya-saMThavia-rUva! kammaTTha-viNAsaNa! cauvIsaM pi jiNavara! jayaMtu a-ppaDihaya-sAsaNa. Jag-Chintamani Sutram Oh all the 24 Jineshvars! Like the desire yielding jewel of the universe! The lord of the universe! The protector of the living beings of the universe! The brother of the living beings! The supreme guide of the living beings! Proficient in knowing and manifesting all the truths of the universe! Such whose idols are consecrated on Ashtapad Mountain! The annihilator of all 8 karmas! & whose precept prevails unobstructed forever, may you be Victorious! Ratna Mandir $420 a

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Shri Ashtapad Maha Tirth There are many legends associated with Shri Ashtapad Tirth, out of which the following 24 have been depicted in individual carved units. Related stories are briefly narrated separately. Initially, the stories were carved in a two-dimensional design at the base, on the sides of the mountain, in the first two prototypes. As the concept matured, these carvings depicting various stories related to Shri Ashtapad were developed into separate three-dimensional carved units. Janma Kalyanak During the third era, King Nabhiraj and Queen Marudevi ruled over Bharat Kshetra. The Queen gave birth to a son named Rishabha. Shri Rishabh became King, ruling well and teaching various skills to his people. As his life went by, Rishabh decided to renounce worldly life. He donated all his possessions and became a monk. Varsi Tap Parna As a monk, Rishabhdev wandered from house to house for thirteen months. People offered him gold and other valuables, not knowing that he would only accept food. It wasn't until Rishabhdev reached the city of Hastinapur in northern India; at that time King Shreyans Kumar bowed down and offered Rishabhdev fresh sugarcane juice as Gochari. Since then, the Varsi Tap (penance) and the corresponding fast breaking ceremony of drinking sugar cane juice during Parna have been followed. Bharat Chakravarti Bharat was the eldest son of Rishabhdev. After his father renounced the throne, Bharat became the King. When King Bharat heard about Rishabhdev Bhagwan's nirvana, he went to Ashtapad to pay homage. There, Bharat not only constructed a gemstone-studded palace, but also installed the idols of the 24 Tirthankaras as Rishabhdev had described in his sermon. Areesa Mahal King Bharat was looking in the mirror in his palace. When one of the rings fell off of his finger, King Bharat saw his bare finger and wondered what he would look like without any ornamentation. As he removed all his jewelrv. he realized his material possessions were creating the illusion of beauty & that true beauty comes from within. With his newfound awareness, King Bharat entered deep thought, where he was able to destroy all his Ghati Karma & reach Keval-Jnan. -35 421 -Ratna Mandir

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Shri Ashtapad Maha Tirth_ Shri Gautam Swami shtapad the same life mission from When Bhagwan Mahavir established the Chaturvidha Sangha, Indrabhuti Gautam was his first disciple. Bhagwan Mahavir said in his sermon, "A person who scales Ashtapad & offers prayers to 24 Tirthankars attains Moksha in the same life." When Gautam Swami heard this, he requested permission from Bhagwan Mahavir to go to Ashtapad. With the help of spiritual power, Gautam Swami scaled Ashtapad Mountain by holding onto sunrays as a rope. He offered his prayers to 24 Tirthankars & compiled the first verse of Jag-Chintamani Sutram. spiritual Tapas Kheer Parna When Gautam Swami arrived at the bottom of the Ashtapad Mountain, he saw 3 ascetics, with 500 disciples each trying to scale Mount Ashtapad, who could not climb more than 3 steps. Next morning when he came down, all 1503 Tapas were impressed by his achievement and wanted to be his disciples. Due to their earnest desire he initiated them. As all the Tapas were fasting for 3 days, Gautam Swami arranged Kheer (rice cooked in milk) for Parna. Even though the quantity of Kheer was not enough, due to his spiritual power he could feed Kheer to all of them by putting his thumb in the vessel. Upon arrival, they saw Mahavir Swami in Samavasaran, and Gautam Swami asked all Tapas to sit along with other Sadhu. Then Bhagwan Mahavir said, "Gautam! You need to bow to these Kevalis." Now Gautam Swami realized that all Tapas had become Kevali. Tiryank Jrumbhak Dev That night a heavenly god named Vaishraman (Tiryank Jrumbhak dev, in one of the previous life of a great sage Vajra-swami) also came there to worship. He saw Gautam Swami who looked very handsome and healthy. He thought how can this monk do penance and still look this healthy. Gautam Swami read his mind and told the story of Pundarik and Kandarik and explained that an emaciated body is not the indication of penance. But to control the soul through meritorious meditation is real penance. This way he cleared the doubt of the heavenly god. Ratna Mandir S$ 422 -

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_Shri Ashtapad Maha Tirth Nag Kumar & Sagar's sons King Sagar had sixty thousand sons who went to Mount Ashtapad and prayed to all 24 Tirthankars. In order to protect the temple, they dug a big trench all around the mountain that disturbed the King of serpents who lived there. Nag Kumar Dev was very angry, but when the Princes apologized to Nag Kumar he pardoned them & went away. The princes thought the trench will be filled up over the period, so they decided to fill it up with holy water from the Ganges & disturbed Nag Kumar Dev again, so he came out & burned all 60,000 princes to ashes. CONNU Ravan & Bali Muni King Ravan was flying over Mount Ashtapad when his Viman suddenly stopped because Ravan had failed to pay respect to a monk named Bali Muni, who was meditating there. This angered Ravan as he remembered his previous revenge. So he decided to uproot the whole mountain and throw it in the ocean along with Bali Muni. With his special Avadhi-Jnan knowledge, Bali knew what Ravan was planning so he held down the mountain by pressing with his toe. Ravan was unable to handle the pressure and begged for forgiveness. Ravan & Mandodari Bhakti Ravan and his wife Mandodari went to Mount Ashtapad to pray. Mandodari started dancing while Ravan started playing the Veena, a musical instrument. When a string from the Veena accidentally broke, Ravan pulled a vein from his thigh, replaced the broken string, and continued playing the Veena. Afterwards they performed pooja & offered prayers to the idols. Thus Ravan earned Tirthankar Nam-karma, ensuring a place in the future Chovisi. Rani Veermati While traveling King Mamman and Queen Veermati met a monk named Muniraj who was on his way to Ashtapad Tirth. Since then, Queen Veermati wanted to visit Ashtapad Tirth and pray there. After the Queen completed a long penance, Shasan Devi, a goddess, assisted Veermati to Ashtapad. The Queen prayed to all 24 Tirthankaras and placed a gemstone studded gold tilak on the forehead of all the idols. In a later life, as Queen Damayanti, her forehead was glowing like the ruby tilak that she had previously adorned on all the Tirthankaras. $$ 423 a -Ratna Mandir

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Shri Ashtapad Maha Tirth_ Collection of Literature on Ashtapad ASHTAPAD LITERATURE Collection of Ashtapad Literature Volume I to XX Total pages 0001 to 9100 Content - Original literature from scriptures Historical facts and findings Bhagwan Rishabhdev and King Bharat, Shri Gautam Swami and Related stories Pooja, stavan, and stutis Research related topics and reports Crystals, Gemstones and Nav Graha. Exhibits and seminars JAN SAM Volume XX Literature on Ashtanud Collection of Articles Research Material Ashtapad Literature Master Index Language English Content - Cross reference with Code index Selected and edited material Subject and Authors reference Bibliography SHIRLASHTARA MALATT BATRAM DELA CREATION Ashtapad Pamphlet Language: Hindi. English, Gujarati SAHAPA TIRTH Content - Development of Concept Development of Design Model making Crystal and gemstones Shri Chovisi Related stories Exhibits and Seminars Research Chova - Shia Dig List of Available DVD on Ashtapad Literature and Research Literature DVD Volume 1-X Literature DVD Volume XI-XX Index Booklet with Cross Reference Kailash Tour Video (KM Video) Kailash Mansarovar Photo DVD Geology (Research) DVD Ratna Mandir Video Pooja and Stavans DVD Powerpoint Presentations DVD Ratna Mandir $ 424 -

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Shri Ashtapad Maha Tirth Collection of Literature on Ashtapad zrI aSTApadatIrtha pUjA 4 zrI aSTApadatIrthAya namonamaH / * * * Ashtapad Pooja Booklet Language: Gujarati and Hindi Content - Shri Deepvijayji Ashtapad Pooja Shri Shushilsuriswarji Ashtapad Pooja racayitA jIprabhASaka AcArya zrImad vijaya suzIla sUcIbAjI mahArAja zrI aSTApadatIrtha stavano stuti ane pUjA Ashtapad Stavan Booklet Language: Gujarati and Hindi Content - Collection of Stavans and stutis from scriptures and from modern times w IR | mI aSTApada mahAtIrtha Ashtapad Parichay Pustika Language: Gujarati By Padmashri Kumarpal Desai Contents - Describing details about Ashtapad Making of the model Research work - 425 - Ratna Mandir

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Shri Ashtapad Maha Tirth_ Research and Field Trips Jain Center of America Inc., New York (JCA) has constructed a model of Ashtapad. This Center is interested in locating Ashtapad Maha Tirth and Ashtapad Mountain. Three research trips were organized by JCA to visit and research the Kailash Mansarovar area from 2006 to 2009. The main objectives of this excursion were to: 1. Add depth and breadth to the research already conducted. 2. Find the location/existence of Ashtapad as described in scripture. 3. Prove the existence of Ashtapad geographically and archaeologically. Ashtapad Research International Foundation (ARIF) In recent history, no one has witnessed the actual Ashtapad Tirth as described in the scriptures. Pilgrims and visitors travel to the mountain where this Tirth is believed to be hidden somewhere. Many individuals and organizations are involved in research to unravel the mysteries of this legendry place. We are currently working on the following: * We are collecting literature on Ashtapad from scripture & have put it in XX volumes. It includes details on Ashtapad, pooja, stavans, exhibits, research etc. * An index booklet with cross-references from XX Volumes Ashtapad Parichaya Pustika and pamphlet regarding Ashtapad Maha Tirth (Ratna Mandir) in English, Hindi & Gujarati have been published. * We are working on 10% selection of articles to put them in two volumes. Collection of literature and research material is available in DVD formats. We are publishing articles on Ashtapad on and off for information to public. The Ashtapad Model - a replica and all 3 Chovisi (72 idols of Tirthankars) & other idols were exhibited in many major cities where there was a tremendous turn out. * Making of Ashtapad & research trip to Kailash video was very well received. * We held 3 seminars at Ahmedabad & Mumbai & planning an International one. * We have visited Dharamshala and we are coordinating the studies from Tibetan literature and Bon Po- the indigenous religion of Tibet at that time. * We have already undertaken 3 field trips to KM region to do preliminary research. Satellite studies have helped us a lot in trying to locate the buried structure. We are also trying to get high resolution satellite data for better interpretation. * We are preparing a proposal for research which will be sent to many research institutions globally & to International Geological Correlation Program at UN. Ratna Mandir - 426 -

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Shri Ashtapad Maha Tirth Research and Field Trips Kailash Mountain also known as KANG RIM POCHE is 25 miles north of Mansarovar up in the Himalayas. Between Mansarovar (Padma Had) and Kailash, about 5-7 miles North-East, is another mountain called Ashtapad. Kailash at A.M. TRENCH Moun, Kailash Mount Ashtapad This mountain is 8 miles in height as per scriptures and is covered with white snow and hence known as Dhawalgiri. You can walk from "DARECHIN" after crossing about 15-20 mountain hills, and one will reach there in 4 to 6 hours. Buddhist pilgrims call this mountain "Kang Siche." Wallike structure Pyramid Walke structure Wall like structure Nandi Parvat: Shri Bharatbhai Hansraj Shah thinks this could be Ashtapad. He has taken several pictures of the mountain to prove that this is "Sinh Nishadhya Prasad" Kailash and Nandi in the front -3$ 427 -Ratna Mandir

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Shri Ashtapad Maha Tirth_ Research and Field Trips KM Tour # 3, research group June-July 2009 Area east of Kailash Ruins found around Kailash region Ratna Mandir S$ 428 -

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Shri Ashtapad Maha Tirth Research and Field Trips Probable Site for Ashtapad (1) Mount Kailash, (2) Bonari near Kailash, (3) Barkha plains, (4) Tarboche, (5) Nandi Parvat, (6) Mountain between Serlung Gompa and Gyandrag Monastry, (7) Gyandrag Monastry, (8) 13 Drigung Kagyu Chorten, (9) Probable site of Ashtapad known as Gombo Phang or Trinetra or Mahakal, (10) The site was detected using satellite data by Mr. P.S. Thakker and known as Dharma King Norsang. Pla i nofBar kh a We are working with the satellite images (high resolution data) so that we can locate any buried structure. Latest report by Mr. P.S. Thakker is being studied. Conclusion: Shri Adinath era was the dawning of world civilization & if located, it will tell us about early growth of human civilization. This will open a new chapter on world history and will become a potential source of information about religion and culture of that period. Thanks to the financial, technical and intellectual support of several individuals, we have been able to sustain the ongoing projects of ARIF. The project has recently moved into a new phase of initiatives, and as a result, we need additional funding to support our activities. We welcome your participation in this research work. - 429 - Ratna Mandir

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Shri Ashtapad Maha Tirth_ Seminars Seminar at Ahmedabad January 2005 AMENTE DE AMERICA Seminar at Delhi November 2005 Ratna Mandir - 430 -

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Shri Ashtapad Maha Tirth Seminars Seminar at Kolkata November 2005 AIN CENTER OF AMERICA NEW YORK Sa high LALIKU DAPATHIVASIUTE OF INICIO Seminar at Ahmedabad January 2009 Discussion Seminar at Ahmedabad November 2009 -5431 - Ratna Mandir

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Shri Ashtapad Maha Tirth_ Seminars Seminar at Mumbai April 2009, there was a keen interest from the public. ASHTAPAD RESEARCH INTERNATIONAL HUNDATION Ines aSTApadasiyodhana rASTrIya semInAra Seminar at Mumbai April 2009. Presentation of Ashtapad Literature Volume and DVD. Seminar at Mumbai April 2009, Ashtapad Literature Volume and DVD Presentation ASHTAPAD RESEARCH INTERNATIONAL FOUNDATION adhyApadIya semInAra Seminar at Mumbai April 2009 Scientists and researchers from KM Tour # 3 delivered their research reports. Ratna Mandir 432 -

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Shri Ashtapad Maha Tirth Exhibitions in Various Cities Exhibition at Mumbai June 2003 Cleveland- July JCA, New York - August Antwerp- November Exhibition and Anjanshalaka at Surat May 2004 Acharya Shri Ramchandsuri (Dehlawala) gave the blessings. Tuscan AGTA- February 2004 Key Handover ceremony - November 2004 Exhibition at Palitana - December 2004 Many Acharyas visited and gave blessings -$ 433 - Ratna Mandir

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Shri Ashtapad Maha Tirth_ Exhibitions in various cities Exhibition and Ashtapad Pooja at Ahmedabad - January 2005 JCA Pratishtha- June 2005 Exhibition at Jaipur 2005 Acharya Shri Maha Pragyaji gave the blessings Jaipur exhibition 2005 Many Sadhuji and Sadhviji gave blessings Ratna Mandir SS 434 -

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Shri Ashtapad Maha Tirth Exhibitions in various cities Exhibit at Delhi November 2005 Lieutenant Governor Mr. B Joshi of Delhi, and M.P. Mr. Pushp Jain Visited the exhibit. Exhibit at Kolkata November 2005 Governor of Hariyana, Mr. A. R. Kidvai visited the Exhibit Exhibit at Jaipur, 2006 Acharya Shri Bhanu Chandra Suriji gave blessings. Jaipur Jewelry Show, 2006 -$ 435 - -Ratna Mandir

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Shri Ashtapad Maha Tirth_ Exhibitions in various cities jaina paviliyana Exhibition at Mumbai January 2007. JITO Triple Event - Jain Pavilion Pujya Ganivarya Naypadmasagar Maharaj Saheb gave the blessings 1021225) ( Exhibition at JAINA Convention, New Jersey, July 2007 Attending Gurudev gave the blessings. Many scholars visited the exhibit. Exhibit at L.A., 2007 Sadhvi Shri Shilapiji gave blessings. Ratna Mandir SS 436 -

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Shri Ashtapad Maha Tirth Exhibitions in various cities Exhibition at Mumbai January 2008. JITO Triple Event - Jain Pavillion Pujya Ganivarya Naypadmasagar Maharaj Saheb gave the blessings Ashtapad Mountain with Shri Chovisi was temporarily exhibited here. The mountain is now permanently installed at our temple in New York. Gurudev Rakeshbhai gave blessings. 7 2108 -35 437 - -Ratna Mandir

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Shri Ashtapad Maha Tirth_ Ratna Mandir Exhibitions in various cities Exhibit at Jaipur 2008 Ex-Vice President of India Shri Bhairon Singhji Shekhawat visited the exhibit Many Sadhuji gave blessings. Many Sadhviji gave blessings. 438

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Exhibitions in various cities Shri Ashtapad Maha Tirth Exhibit at Dhanera October 2008. Pujya Shri Jagatchandrasuriji MaharajSaheb gave the blessings Pujya Shri Abhaydevsuriji Maharaj Saheb gave the blessings at RamSan (near Dhanera) Exhibit at Mumbai April 2009 Pujya Ganivarya Naypadmasagarji Maharajsaheb gave blessings. Exhibit at Bangalore May 2010 Sadhvi Mayana Shriji gave blessings. $ 439 -Ratna Mandir

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Shri Ashtapad Maha Tirth_ Adhar Abhishek, Pooja and Bhavana - Mumbai Adhar Abhishek of Shri Ashtapad Mountain and Chovisi at Mumbai April 2009, under the Nishra of Pujya Ganivarya Naypadmasagarji Maharajsaheb, where 11 Sangh from Mumbai took part. Adhar Abhishek at Mumbai April 2009 Adhar Abhishek at Mumbai April 2009 Adhar Abhishek at Mumbai April 2009 Ratna Mandir ss 440 -

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Shri Ashtapad Maha Tirth Adhar Abhishek, Pooja and Bhavana - Mumbai Shri Ashtapadji Pooja (Shri DeepVijayji Maharaj) Mumbai April 2009 Shri Ashtapadji Pooja at Mumbai April 2009 Shri Ashtapadji Pooja at Mumbai April 2009 Bhavana Mumbai April 2009 -S$ 441 - Ratna Mandir

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Shri Ashtapad Maha Tirth Mountain Installation Ceremony - New York Shri Ashtapadji Mountain Installation Ceremonies at the temple Jain Center of America Inc., New York, June 2009 Members putting Nav Graha stones under Shila no. 1 and 2 Mountain Installation Ceremony at New York June 2009 Members installing 1st Shila Mountain Installation Ceremony at New York June 2009 Members installing 2nd Shila Mountain Installation Ceremony at New York June 2009 Ratna Mandir S$ 442 -

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Shri Ashtapad Maha Tirth Ashtapad Pratishtha Mahotsav - June 101h to 21st, 2010 Patrika Writing Sangh Pati writing the Patrika April 22, 2010 Patrika Writing Sangh Pati writing the Patrika April 22, 2010 Kumbh Stapana June 10th 2010 Kumbh Stapana June 10th 2010 -S$ 443 - -Ratna Mandir

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Shri Ashtapad Maha Tirth_ Ashtapad Pratishtha Mahotsav - Opening Ceremony June 11th, 2010 Jain Center of Amer! Tall Center of Amenca an Center of amenca Ratna Mandir $$ 444 -

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Shri Ashtapad Maha Tirth Ashtapad Pratishtha Mahotsav - Varghodo June 12th, 2010 -S$ 445 -Ratna Mandir

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Shri Ashtapad Maha Tirth_ Ashtapad Pratishtha Mahotsav - Nagar Pravesh/Exhibition - June 12th 32. SHINEMINAH 6. zrI aSTa prAtihAya che PALLI Viti W LE 2. Ratna Mandir s 446 -

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Shri Ashtapad Maha Tirth Ashtapad Pratishtha Mahotsav - Ashtapad Pooja / Culture Program 13 2010 JON 13 2010 JUN 13 2010 10 2010 STAPLES DAVANT Jain Center at Amenca JUN 18 2010 ani FC -35 447 - -Ratna Mandir

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Shri Ashtapad Maha Tirth_ Ashtapad Pratishtha Mahotsav - Adhar Abhishek - June 1919, 2010 Ratna Mandir s 448 -

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Shri Ashtapad Maha Tirth Ashtapad Pratishtha Mahotsav - Pratishtha Ceremonies - June 20th non -S$ 449 - Ratna Mandir

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Shri Ashtapad Maha Tirth_ Ashtapad Pratishtha Mahotsav - Pratishtha Ceremonies/ Dwar Opening Ratna Mandir - 450

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Shri Ashtapad Maha Tirth Ashtapad Calendar, Stamp, Coin, and Foil Shri Ashtapad Mountain and Shri Chovisi Pictures were Printed in Jaina Calendar for the month of June 2010 along with description of Ashtapad. wie Central Americ Yurks Asiapadi U.S. POSTAGE ZAZZLE.COM A first class stamp was specially designed with the picture of Shri Ashtapad mountain with Shri Chovisi for mailing purposes. 999 109 Fine Silve A Coin was specially minted with Shri Adinath Bhagwan picture on one side and Shri Ashtapad Picture on other side during Adhar Abhishek at Mumbai. New York 1232 2010 BAS Jain Center of America Shri Adinath Bhagwan Shri Ashtapadji MBLER A silver note and Bookmark -35 451 - Ratna Mandir

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Shri Ashtapad Maha Tirth_ Upcoming Ashtapad Granth Part 2 Looking for the Lost (Lupt) Tirth (Research on Ashtapad) Ashtapad Research International Foundation (ARIF) ARIF Dr. R. Shah 6 East, 45th Street Suite 1100 New York, NY 10017 doctorrshah@yahoo.com ARIF 104, Shri Gopalnagar, Gopalpura Byepass, P.O. Shyamnagar. Jaipur-302019, India vbordia@gmail.com ARIF Dr. Jitendra B. Shah L.D. Institue of Indology Nr. Gujarat University, Navrangpura Ahmedabad - 380 009. Jitendrabshah@yahoo.com Jain Center of America Inc. 43-11 Ithaca Street Elmhurst, NY 11373 Tel: (718) 478-9141 info@nyjca.org Fax: (718) 478-9144 www.nyjca.org Ratna Mandir $ 452 -

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What Newspaper Says ? amUlya pratimAoH sAcA ratnomAMthI jaina dharmanA 24 tIrthaMkaranI pratimAo jaina senTara opha amerikA dvArA nirmita karavAmAM AvI che. sthApanA nyuyorka khAte karavAmAM Ave e pahelA zaheramAM jaina samAja mATe darzana mATe mukavAmAM AvI hatI. nyUyorka laI javA pUrve sUratamAM lavAyelI ratno jaDita ra4 tIrthakaronI pratimAo (pratinidhi) surata, tA. 29 bAda pAMca varSa pahelA mUrti banAvavAno kAla sudhI zaherIjano karI zakaze. tyAra sadIo purANA jaina dharmanI bhAratIya prAraMbha thayo hato. jemAM hemarala, rUbI, bAda pratimAone sIdhI nyuyorka laI samAjamAM eka viziSTa pratibhA upasI TopAjha, marakasa, emaesasIsa vagere javAmAM Avaze. che. bhagavAna mahAvIranA siddhAMtone sAcA ratnono upayoga karavAmAM Avyo. sAmAnya rIte bhagavAnanI pratimAo saMpUrNa varelA jaina samAja atyAdhunika paththaramAMthI ke ArasamAMthI banAvavAmAM vijJAna so paNa kadama mIlAvIne dharmano krisTala bAjhilathI AvatI hoya che paraMtu sAcA ratnomAMthI pracAra kare che. jenA bhAgarUpe ja 24 magAvAyA bAda pAMca varSa ekI sAthe 40 jeTalI pratimAo tIrthakaranI sAcA bahumUlya ratnomAMthI banAvavAnuM bhagIratha kAryana senTara opha banAvavAmAM AvelI 40 jeTalI amUlya pUrve mUrtio banAvavAno amerikA dvArA pAra pADavAmAM AvyuM che. pratimAo nyuyorkanA maMdiramAM laI prAraMbha thayo hato hAlamAM nyuyorka khAte banI rahelA jaina javAya e pahelA surata zaheramAM darzana maMdiramAM A pratimAo prasthApita mATe lAvavAmAM AvI hatI. che. bhArata bharamAM saMbhavata sAcAM karavAmAM Avaze. mUrtinI laMbAI duniyAbharamAM kalAtmaka mUrtio ratnomAMthI AvI amUlya mUrti bhAgye ja lagabhaga 7 thI 8 IcanI che.. banAvavA mATe prakhyAta sthaLa jayapura jovA maLI zake. koIpaNa kiMmata aMdAjhI AvatI kAla sudhI aThavAlAInsa khAte khAte sAcA ratnomAMthI banAvavAmAM na zakAya evI 24 tIrthakara bhagavAnanI sthita jaina maMdira sAme plejhanTa plAjhA AvelI 40 jeTalI mUrtinI vigato alaga- alaga pratimAo nyuyorka khAte bilDIMganI bAjumAM AvelA jaina upAzraya mujaba mUrti banAvavA mATe mukhya hisso jaina senTara opha amerikA dvArA nirmita khAte amUlya pratimAonA darzana karI krisTala brAjhIlathI maMgAvavAmAM AvyA karavAmAM AvI che. jenA darzana AvatI zakAze. - 453 - What Newspaper Says ?

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Shri Ashtapad Maha Tirth ASHTAPAD & GEMSTONE JINA PRATIMAS 2 AAAAAAAA The star attraction of the Jain Pavilion will be the Ashtapad made of pure crystal depicting the place of Nirvana kalyanak of Tirthankar Adinath. The Ashtapad Tirth model carved in crystal is 14.6 ft. wide 12.7ft. height and 5 ft. deep weighing 11 tonnes, perhaps the largest of its kind in the world. Visitors will get a glimpse of upcoming Nav Graha Temple (9 Tirthankara idols & 9 Graha stones). Shri Munisuvrat Swami Idol 51" height and 41" wide carved from Sodalite stone - one piece is a beautiful exhibit. 108 Jain Pratimas carved from various gemstones namely Emerald, Ruby, Aquamarine, Tourmaline, Amethyst, Kunzite, Morganite, Smoky, Rose Quartz, Malachite and so on will be displayed. Some of them are rare by any description. Shri Munisuvrat Swami What Newspaper Says ? -35 454 -

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cennaI ke neharU inaDora sTeDiyama meM ravivAra ko dIpa prajvalana karate jIto kI naI kAryakAriNI ke pdaadhikaarii| 'jaina dharma vizva kA sabase prAcIna' jIto ke padAdhikAriyoM ko dilAI zapatha kAryAlaya saMvAdadAtA @ cennaI jaina iMTaranezanala TreDa ArgenAIjezana (jIto) ke praNetA va gaNivarya nayapadama sAgara ma. kA kahanA hai ki jaina dharma vizva kA sabase prAcIna dharma hai| ve yahAM neharU inaDora sTeDiyama meM ravivAra ko jIto ke padAdhikAriyoM ko zapatha dilAne se pahale muthuta deza kI sImAoM se pare haiN| yaha AtmA phAineMsa ke ceyaramaina ema. jI. jaoNrja kI pavitratA va vizvAsa ko mAnatA ke bhASaNa ke daurAna jaina dharma ko hai aura pUrI taraha se niSpakSa hai| muni sabase prAcIna batAe jAne kA havAlA ne isa mauke para jIto kI naI de rahe the| kAryakAriNI ke padAdhikAriyoM ko mani ne smaraNa dilAyA ki jaba zapatha dilaaii| nae padAdhikArI jIto epeksa ke rASTrIya adhyakSa campAlAla varddhana, jIto epeksa ke ceyaramaina nareMdra baladotA, mahAmaMtrI utkarSa bhAI, mahAmaMtrI rAkeza mehatA va koSAdhyakSa ke alAvA nidezaka maNDala ke 27 sadasyoM ne zapatha lii| Shri Ashtapad Maha Tirth 455 a muni ne batAyA ki amarIkA ke DaoN. rajanIza bhAI jinhoMne jaina tIrthaMkaroM kI hIre va bahumUlya ratna jar3ita mUrtiyAM bhArata meM hI rakhane kA phaisalA kiyA hai ke sahayoga se pAlItANA meM jalda hI eka maMdira banegA jahAM ina mUrtiyoM ko sthApita kiyA jaaegaa| isa mauke para jIto cennaI ke adhyakSa sureza mUthA, jIto ke aMtararASTrIya adhyakSa zaileSa mehatA va udyoga jagata va jaina samAja kI viziSTa hastiyAM upasthita thiiN| What Newspaper Says?

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Shri Ashtapad Maha Tirth RSabhadevanA nirvANA tIrthanI nyUyorkamAM pratiSThA karAze - amadAvAda, ravivAra tIrthaMkaronI nirvANa bhUmi vize zAstromAM jaina dharmanA covIsa tIrthaMkaro paikInA pUrI mAhitI upalabdha che. aSTApada prathama tIrthaMkara zrI kaSabhadeva bhagavAnanI mahAtIrthanA sthaLane vize chellAM keTalAye nirvANa bhUmi zrI aSTApada mahAtIrthanuM varSothI vistRta pAyA para saMzodhana thaI amerikAmAM nyUyorkamAM Avela jaina senTara rahyuM che ane prasthApita thaI gayuM che ke opha amerikA dvArA ArAdhanA bhavana te mAnasarovara ane kailAsanI vacce AveluM sahita nUtana jInAlayanuM nirmANa thanAra che. A aSTApada mahAtIrtha jJAna-bhakti che. A mahAtIrthanuM hAla bhAratamAM jayapura mahotsavanA bhAgarUpa aSTApada ane kalAsa vagere sthaLoe nirmANa kArya taDAmAra eka ja che ke judA judA e vize Aje cAlI rahyuM che. amadAvAdamAM eka senTare 1981 mAM | nivArNa tIrthanA cokakasa viziSTa parisaMvAda nAnA pAye sthAnika yojAI gayo. sthaLa vize vidvAno ane jainone dharma A ta2 2Akha ya saMzodhakono yojAyelo. ArAdhanAmAM sahAya pariSadomAM jaina dharma karavA eka nAnakaDuM parisaMvAda vizenA vyAkhyAtA derAsara prasthApita ane rASTrasaMgha khAtenA kareluM jemAMthI te Aje eka vaTavRkSa sama pUrva rAjadUta tathA arthazAstrI DaoN. ena.pI. saMkula banI gayuM che. senTare vadhArAnI jene parisaMvAdana saMbodhatA jaNAvyuM hatuM jamIna meLavIne zrI aSTApada mahAtIrthanI ke, meM videzomAM rahetA aneka jaina parivAro bhavyatAne sAkAra karavAnA hetuthI moTApAye sAthe karelI. vAtacItamAM eka vAta spaSTa mahAtIrthanuM nirmANa karavAnuM bIDuM jhaDapyuM che ke dezanI aMdaranA karatAM deza bahAra che. jemAM aneka jaina dharma ane vidvAno vasatA jainoe jaina saMskRti TakAvI sahAya karI rahyA che. I.sa. 2%6 nA rAkhavAmAM moTo phALo Apyo che. jo ke mahinAmAM akhAtrIjanA pAvana divase jenoe mAtra zAkAhArI banI rahevA nyUyorkanA A derAsaramAM zrI aSTApada uparAtaM mAnavatAvAdI paNa banavAnuM che. mahAtIrthanI pratiSThA karavAnuM Ayojana che. khuda gAMdhIjIe emanA AdarzorUpe jaina agraNI DaoN. rajanIbhAI zAha, saMsada karuNapradhAna, sahiSNutA pradhAna sahitanI sabhya puSpa jaina, tapana zAha vageree ahiMsAne Azraya laIne svAtaMtryanI jaNAvyuM hatuM ke, jaina dharmanA trevIsa jeTalA caLavaLa calAvI hatI. "Shri Ashapad Mahatirth Darshan" (Ratna Mandir at Nirvanbhoomi of first Tirthankar Adinath) The Jain centre of America in New York is creating a unique "Shri Asthapad Mahatirth" made of real gem stones (Ratna Mandir) at its temple. For this project, religious leaders.scholars, friends and artists from Jaipur are Working hard to desing a unique "Ratna Mandir" Which Will be as popular as Ranakpur or DelWada. More than 100 Jain Pratima (IDOLS) are already prepered from Valuable gem stones like Aquamarine, Aventurine, Amethyst, Blue Topez, Crystals, Emerald. Mellette, Ruby Rose Quartz, Tourmaline, Smoky Quartsn etc; at Jaipur. These Pratimas Will be elegantly exhibited in the JAIN PAVALION. The star attraction of the Jain Pavilion Will be the Ashtapad made of Pure crystal depicting the place of Nirvana kalyanak of Tirthankar Adinath. The Ashtapad Tirth Model carved in crystal is 14.6ft.Wide 12.7ft.height and 5ft. deep Weighing 11 tonnes.perhaps the largest of its kind in the World. Visitors will get a glimpse of upcoming Nav Graha Temple (9 Tirthankara idols & 9 Graha stones). Shri Munisuvrat Swami Idol 51" height and 41" Wide carved from Sodalite stone-one piece is a beautiful exhibit. 108 Jain Pratimas carved from various gemstones namely Emerald, Ruby, Aquamarine Tourmaline, Amethyst, Kunzite, Morganite, Smoky, Rose Quartz, Malachite and so on will be displayed. Some of them are rare by any description. RARE MINIATURE ON DISPLAY AT JAIN TEMPLE TIMES NEWS NETWORK AHMEDABED: A miniature model of the largest-ever Ashtapad Tirth of its kind, comprising idols of 72 Jain Tirthankars made of precious and semi-precious stones, is on display at the Hutheesing Jain Temple here, this weekend. The original Tirth, which will be set up in New York in 2006, is under construction and 14.5 feet in breadth, it is being made of 80 kinds of precious and semi-precious stones. The raw material is mostly being imported and 30 tonnes of crystal has been acquired from Brazil, of which 12 tonnes will be used for the Tirth. The stones being unique and colourful, a miniature modeal is being displaye at various Jain temples in Palitana, Surat, Ahmedabad and Mumbai. What Newspaper Says ? As 456 -

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GUJARAT NEWS & FEATURES AGENCY (MONITORING & PRESS CLIPPING SERVICE) Fax request for any specific requirement to : H. P. Slah, Editor, GNFA 3/4/41, Akhbarnagar, Nava Wadaj, Ahmedabad-380013. Te], : 27622591, 27623318(T-T) dame alNewspaper: Jts Srch_naily/Weekly id - ] - 2005 Place ofPublication: Ahmedabad/SuratDeesa/Palan/Bhavnagar/Valsad/Rajkot Shri Ashtapad Maha Tirth aSTApada mahAtIrthanuM rahasya ukelavA vyApaka saMzodhananI ke jainonA trevIsa tIrthaMkaro jyA nirvANa pAmyA te parvato giranAra, pAvApurI, sametazikhara ane caMpApurInuM ThekANuM to maLe che ane A tIrtho jainonI yAtrA ane che bhaktithI sabhara paNa rahe che. paraMtu sauthI pahelA tIrthaMkara AdinAthajI RSabhadeva jyAM nirvANa pAmyA hatA te aSTApada tIrtha kyAM che te Aje paNa eka koyaDo che. prAcIna saMghomAM AdhArabhUta rIte sAda tIrthano ullekha che paraMtu A tIrtha kyAM che te spaSTa rIta jANavA maLI zakyuM nathI. amadAvAdamAM Aje A viSaya para vimarza mATe semInAra yojavAmAM Avyo hato. amadAvAda, zanivAra yAtrA daramiyAna nadI parvata joyA ane temane lAgyuM ke A kudaratI nahIM paraMtu mAnavasarjita bhavaMta che ane zakya che ke aSTApada tIrtha ahI hoya. ullekhanIya che naMdI e tIrthaMkara RSabhadevanuM lAMchana che. potAnI mAnyatA ane zodhane AgaLa calAvatA temaNe 1996 ane 1998mAM pharIthI kailAsanI mulAkAta lIdhI jemAM temaNe bIjA yAtrIothI alaga paIne eka gAiDa laI saMzodhana karyuM. A mATe temaNe lekhita bonDa paNa lakhI Apavo paDyo. zrI zakke A vistAronA puSkaLa phoTogrApha paNa lIdhA che ke temaNe ArkiyolojI vibhAgane batAvyA to vibhAga taraphathI ema kahevAmAM AvyuM ke A phoTAmAMnA parvata kudaratI rIte racAyelA che. paraMtu zrI zAhanuM kahevuM che ke je rIte cIkIno pIrAmIDa kudaratI mAnavAmAM AvatA hatA paraMtu mAnavasarjita hovAnuM pachIthI siddha thayuM che. tevuMja A kissAmAM banavA joga che. temanuM kahevu che ke aSTApadanA sthaLe RSabhadevanA putro ane dasa hajAra anuyAyIonI hAjarI hatI, A eka virATa tIrtha kSetra hatuM. ahIM baramAM hAla 72 jinAlayo daTAyelA paDyA hovAno eka mAnyatA che, so aSTApada tIrtha Adi tIrthaMkara zrI tibeTanA baraphamAM 72 jinAlayo daTAyelA hovAnuM graMthomAMthI nIkaLatI kaDI mujaba aSTApada tIrtha hAlanA tibeTanA kailAsa mAnasarovara vistAramAM hovAnuM manAya che. bharata haMsarAja zAha nAmanA bhAIe aSTApada tIrtha zodhavA mATe pAchalA varSomAM traNa vakhata kailAsa mAnasarovaranI mulAkAta lIdhI che. Aje parisaMvAdamAM temanA lIdhelA saMbhavita aSTApada tIrthanA phoTogrApha batAvyA hatA. temanuM kahevuM che ke 1993mAM jyAre teo sau prathama vakhata kailAsa yAtrAe gayA tyAre temane apAyelA sarakArI pustakAmAM aSTApadano ullekha hato. temaNe kailAsa maMdiro aSTApada tIrthanA varNana sAthe meLa dharAve che. ... 457 4 jarUra RSabhadevajInA putra cakravartI bharate sthApyuM hatuM. temaNe ahI ratnajaDita mahela Adhyo hato jemAM jaina tIrthaMkaronI 24 mUrtio hatI. Aje yojAyelA parisaMvAdamAM Do. kSatA bodharAne temanA saMzodhananA AdhAre evI mAhitI ApI hatI ke prAcIna sumeru maMdiro ane aSTApada tIrthanA varNana vacce sAmyatA jovA maLe che. rAjasthAnanA bhAjapanA jaina saMsadasabhya zrI puSpa jene kahyuM hatuM ke pote nApadanA saMzodhanakAmamAM tamAma madada karavA taiyAra che. bhArata cIna maitrI saMpano upayoga mAtra vyApAra viSayaka vAto mATe nahIM paNa AvI sAskRtika bAbato mATe paNa thaI zake. aSTApada mATe kailAsa javA saMzoonI TIma ravAnA thAya to pote paNa temAM joDAvAnI temaja cIna sarakAra sAthe vAta karavA mATe seturUpa banavAnI taiyArI batAvI hatI. jena senTara opha amerikA yojita A parisaMvAdamAM aSTApada tIrtha vize vyApaka saMzodhanane protsAhana ApavAnuM, A tIrtha aMge zAstrAdhArita saMzodhanone pustakarUpe prakAzita karavAnuM, me 2006nA akhAtrIjamAM nyUyorkamAM aSTApadajI mahAtIrthanI pratiSThA karavAnuM ane aSTApada tIrSa vize jainomAM jAgRti ANavAnuM nakkI karavAmAM AvyuM hatuM. manAya che. prAcIna sumeru What Newspaper Says?

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Shri Ashtapad Maha Tirth Ainn Daa ma to e AMtararASTrIya jaina vepArameLo ghaNA lokoe banAvyo che, paNa zAstromAM jyAM jyAM hato, paNa lokone vepArIonA sTaoNlsa A tIrthano ullekha che eno talasparzI abhyAsa karatAM jaina mUrti, jaina zilpa ane jaina vArasAnI karyA bAda zAstromAMnAM varNana pramANe ja ame aSTapadanI mAhitI Apato vibhAga eTale ke jaina peviliyanamAM racanA karI che. bIjuM, ATalA moTA kadano pahADa laTAra mAravAnuM vadhu gamatuM hatuM. Aja sudhI koIe banAvyo nathI. muMbaImAM yojAI gayelA jaina InTaranaeNzanala TreDa *AN e kahe che ke ame pAMca varSathI aSTapada taiyAra oNrgenAIjhezana (jito)nA A vepArameLAne jovA karatA hatA. pahelAM ame dasa moDela banAvyAM ane hajAro jaina ane jainetaro UmaTI paDyA hatA. jo ke pachI kAma zarU karyuM. ame sAdhu-saMtonI salAha lIdhI emAMnA amuka to evA hatA ke emane mAtra jaina che. trIsa TananA paththaramAMthI dasa TananuM A tIrtha peviliyanamanI abhuta mUrti ane citro jovAmAM ja lata pahADanAM TiMdhya pratajJatA kotaravAmAM AvyuM. enI UMcAI Azare tera phUTa ane rasa hato. UMDAI pAMca phUTa jeTalI che. jaina peviliyanamAM pradarzita asaMkhya cIjomAM sauthI AkarSaNanuM kendra aSTapada zuddha krisTala (sphaTika)mAMthI banAvavAmAM AvelA A pahADanI pratikRti parvata hato. jaino mATe A parvatanuM bahu dhArmika mahattva che. kelAsa mAnasarovara pAchaLa keTalAno kharca thayo eno AMkaDo rAkezabhAI ApavAnuM TALe che. vistAramAM A parvata hato, je atyAre lupta thaI gayo che. e parvata para jainonA jaina peviliyamAM amuka ratna ke paththaranAM nAma koIe na sAMbhaLyAM hoya prathama tIrthakara AdinAtha bhagavAnanuM nirvANa thayuM hatuM. emanA nirvANa bAda emAMthI taiyAra karavAmAM AvelI mUrti paNa ahIM pradarzita karavAmAM AvelI. e emanA putra cakravartI rAjA bharate tyAM ratnono mahela banAvelo. mahelamAM dAkhala uparAMta, ekjhibizanamAM benamUna jaina citro ane zilpa joIne paNa loko thavA mATe ATha pagathiyAM hatAM eTale e aSTapada tarIke oLakhAya che. gagaha tha gayekSA dasa Tana vajanavALA A aSTapada pahADane jayapuranA mohanota jhaverIbaMdhue eka mulAkAtIe evI TippaNI karI ke dara varSe vepArameLo yojAya ke na taiyAra karyo che ane amerikAnA nyu yorkanA derAsaramAM enI pratiSThA thavAnI che. yojAya, paNa AvA pradarzanano lAbha to dara varSe amane maLavo ja joIe. | citralekhA sAthe vAta karatAM rAkeza mohanota kahe che ke Ama to aSTapada pahADa pa bimala mahezvarI 58 citralekhA' 21 jAnyuArI, 2008 muMbai 72. aSThApada banA AkarSaNa kA kendra cennaI. ayanAvarama kUnnUra hAI roDa para vibhinna rala evaM upa rana kAma meM se ratna maMgavAe gae haiN| jAne vAle ke mana ko chU rahA hai| sthita jaina dAdAvAr3I meM zukravAra se lie gae haiN| behatarIna saMgraha mohanota jemsa ke nareza mohanota, zurU hue tIna divasIya jaina khAsa bAta yaha hai ki dekhane meM inameM . dineza mohanota evaM rAkeza mohanota inTaranezanala TreDa pheyara ke tahata jaina se kaI mUrtiyAM mArabala se banI pratIta yahAM pratimAoM ko dekhane Ae ina sabhI pratimAoM ke bAre meM yahAM paiveliyana vizeSa AkarSaNa kA kendra hotI hai lekina inameM koI bhI mUrti rAjasthAna esosiesana ke vijaya Ane vAle darzakoM ko vizeSa banA huA hai| jaina paiveliyana meM jaina mArabala se nahIM banI hai| kumAra bAphanA ne batAyA ki aisA jAnakArI upalabdha karA rahe haiN| unhoMne kalA evaM saMskRti ko pradarzita kiyA navagaha bhI AkarSaNa kA saMgraha kahIM dekhane ko nahIM miltaa| batAyA ki aba taka aisI 10 gayA hai| vAkaI yaha behatarIna kalekzana hai aura pradarzaniyAM lagAI jA cukI haiN| isa isa paiveliyana meM AThavIM evaM dasavIM kandra ise sabhI ko dekhanA caahie| pradarzanI sthala ko dekhane se maMdira numA zatAbdI kI jaina ratna pratimAeM evaM rUpa hI lagatA hai| bIca meM eka katAra se sabhI 24 bhI jaina peMTiMga ko vizeSa rUpa se sajAyA vahIM navagraha (jaina) bhI logoM ke lie mana ko chU rahI pratimAe gayA hai| yaha pratimAeM vibhinna sthAnoM rUci kA viSaya banA huA hai| sabase AkarSaka bhAga yahAM sAta phITa tIrthaMkara kI pratimAeM eka katAra meM se yahAM lAI gaI hai| padamAvatI kI tInoM pratimAeM krisTala kA sphaTika kA aSThApada hai| aisA sajAI gaI hai| vahIM donoM tarapha dIvAra caubIsa jaina tIrthaMkaroM kI karIba 200 kI banI huI hai| yahAM samUce vizva bhara kahA jAtA hai ki kailAza mAnasarovara ke sahAre bhI 50-50 pratimAeM rakhI se adhika pratimAeM logoM ke lie kA saMgraha rakhA huA hai| vizeSa bAta meM pahale aSThApada thA dolapta ho gyaa| gaI haiN| yaha sabhI pratimAeM pannA, khAsa AkarSaNa kA kendra banI huI hai| yaha hai ki isameM bhArata kA saMgraha eka isake sAtha hI yahAM aSThApada ke sAtha mANaka, nIlama, motI, pukharAja sameta mohanota jemsa jayapara kI ora se ye bhI pratimA meM nahIM hai| aphrAMkA, kI kahAniyAM bhI banAI gaI hai| ina anya kI banI huI hai| isake alAvA pratimAeM taiyAra kI gaI hai| ina mUrtiyoM brAjIla, pAkistAna, aphagAnistAna, aSThApada meM 24 tIrthakara kI pratimAeM yahAM padamAvatI devI kI tIna pratimAeM meM 160 se adhika vairAyaTI ke jApAna, iMDoneziyA sameta anya dezoM lagI hai| yaha manamohaka dRzya hara Ane bhI rakhI gaI hai| pAraMparika tarIke se manAyA poMgala What Newspaper Says ? - - 4582

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Shri Ashtapad Maha Tirth sUryorka zaheramAM garaoNrAja aSTApataMjInuM rajamoDhera ! laMkApati rAvaNa-maMdodarI prabhu samakSa nRtya daramyAna bhAvavibhora thayA ane tirthaMkaranAma karma bAMdhyuM. prAcIna graMthomAMthI maLatA varNanane AdhAre A arvAcIna, adyatana samayamAM sphaTika paththaramAMthI kotarIne aSTApada parvata taiyAra karAyo. A ratnamaMdirano sphaTika kudaratI, pAradarzaka ane prakAza pasAra thAya tevA raMgano che ! nyuyorkanI athAgA sTrITamAM AvelA jaina senTara opha amerikA (nyuyorka)nA bhavya derAsaramAM zrI aSTApadajI mahotsava UjavAyo. 20mI jUna, ravivAre yojAyelo A pratiSThA mahotsava e eka Agavo pratiSThA mahotsava hato ane enAM be kAraNa che. eka che himAlayanI godamAM kyAMka luptA thayelA zrI aSTApada mahAtIrthanuM pAvana smaraNa ane enuM bIjuM kAraNa che A aSTApada ratnamaMdiranI atyaMta mUlyavAna evI 24pratimAo.. himAlayanI godamAM Avelo A aSTApada parvata Aje maLato nathI. e parvata te jaina dharmanA prathama tIrthaka 2 bhagavAna RSabhadevanA putra bharata cakravartIe ahIM pitRsmRti rUpe siMhaniSadyA nAmano asalI ratnajaDita mahela banAvyo hato. A parvatanuM nAma aSTApada e mATe paDyuM ke tenA para javA mATe aSTa eTale ATha paga ke caraNa che. prAcIna graMthomAM enA rajatAdri, sphaTikAcala, harAdi jevAM nAmo prApta thAya che. pavitra ke lAsa parvatanI pAse amerikAnA nyuyorka zaheramAM abhUta ratnamaMdirano sphaTika aSTApada mAna sarovara na jI ka Ave la e parvata jemAM 24 tirthaMkaronI maNI-mANekanI mUrti birAjamAna che.. aSTApadatIrtha Aje astitvamAM nathI. Aje jaina senTara opha amerikA (nyuyorka)nA ArAdhanA bhavanamAM zrI aSTApada mahAtIrtha ratnamaMdiranI pratiSThA thaI rahI che. kyAM himAlayanI godamAM, dharatInI aMdara chupAyeluM aSTApada ane kyAM amerikAnA nyu yorka zaheranI ithAkA sTrITamAM sarjana pAmeluM aSTApada. e prAcIna aSTApada tIrtha kevuM haze, tenI prArTIna graMthane AdhAre kalpanA karavAmAM AvI. nyuyorkanA ratnamaMdirano sphaTika kudaratI, pAradarzaka ane prakAza pasAra thaI zake tevA raMgamAM prApta thayo. pariNAme parvata baraphathI chavAyelo hoya tevo dekhAva Ubho karI zakAyo. vaLI jaina senTaranA sauthI uparanA mALe bArIo ane temAMthI AvatA prakAzane kAraNe pAchaLa khullA AkAzano anubhava thaI zake tevI racanA thaI. e pachI upalabdha sthAna anusAra vAstuzAstranI dRSTie vAstavika pramANamAM aSTApada mahAtIrthano nakazo taiyAra karavAmAM Avyo. prAcIna aSTApamAM caumukhI pratimAo hatI, paraMtu ahIM nyuyorkamAM jagyAnI maryAdAne kAraNe eka dizAmAM pratimAo rAkhavAmAM AvI. parvatanI UMcAI ane pahoLAInuM pramANa paNa upalabdha sthAna anusAra karavAmAM AvyuM. prAcIna graMthonA varNanane AdhAre nyu yorkanA A aSTApada ratnamaMdiramAM eka pachI eka cAra haroLamAM tIrthakara bhagavAnonI mUrtio goThavavAmAM AvI ane parvatamAM ene mATenA gokhalAo kotarIne emAM mUrti mUkavAmAM AvI. nyuyorkanA A aSTApada mahAtIrthanA samagra aSTApadaparvatanuM vajana 10 Tana jeTaluM thAya che. A aSTApadaparvatabilIrapaththaramAMthI banelo che. ene jadAdAsAThabhAgathI joDIne banAvavAmAM Avyo che. temAM paNa aSTApadaparanAM sUryakiraNo darzAvavA mATe lesarano upayoga karavAmAM Avyo che. parvatanA DhoLAvano AkAra ane enI AsapAsanuM jIvaMta vAtAvaraNa paNa racavAmAM AvyuM che ane have e aSTApadaparvatano manorama zikhara para suMdara ane kaLAmaya kaLaza tema ja dhvaja mUkavAmAM Avaze. A parvatanAvibhinna AkAranA covIsa gokhalA che, je billora, rojhakvArTasa, naila akIka ane maragajavagere kImatI paththaronA banelA che. AmAM be ghaNA moTA che. cAra moTA, ATha madhyama pramANanA ane dasa nAnA che. eka gokhalAmAM be staMbha ane eka chatrI che. AgaLanA staMbhomAM cAmaradhArI prabhubhaktanI prabhAvaka dazyAvali upasAvavAmAM AvI che.gokhalAomAM atyaMta kamanIya rIte aSTapratihAryanI kotaraNI che.. covIsa tIrthakaronI covIsa mUrtionI sAthe emanAM lAMchano (pratIko) paNa kotaravAmAM AvyAM che. Ama judA judA covIsa raMganA ratno jaDelA amUlya covIsa mUrtio dRSTigocara thAya che. A uparAMta kaTelA, sunelA, dhunelA, pAnA, mANeka, magaja ane akIka jevAM ratnothI paNa mUrtio 'banAvAI che. raMgIna ratnomAM raci rAkhanAra ATalAM badhAM vaividhyamaya ratno joIne tAjuba thaI jAya che. vaLI A raMgIna ratnomAM thayelI mUrtionI kArIgarImAM bhAratanA jayapuranA kaLAkArono anero kasaba jovA maLe che. AmAM aSTApada tIrthane lagatI ATha prAcIna kathAonI alaga alaga triAyAmI (thrI-DAyamenzana) dharAvatI zilpAkRti maLe che, jemAM bhagavAna RSabhadevanuM janmakalyANaka, emanAM pAraNAM, emanuM samovasaraNa, cakravatI bharatadeva, arIsAMmahelanI kathA, gIrtamasvAmI dvArA tApasIne khIranAM pAraNAM, upadeza ApatA gautamasvAmI ane nAgakumAranI kathA ahIM zilpamAM jIvaMta karavAmAM AvI che. - DaoN. kumArapALa desAI mAThuM-mArsa-apa pATaNa - 459 - What Newspaper Says ?

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Shri Ashtapad Maha Tirth jaiina dharmanA prathama tIrthakara zrI28SabhadevanA nirvANa tIrthanI nyuyorkamAM pratiSThA karAze nirvANa tIrthanA cokkasa sthaLa viSe vidvAno ane saMzodhakono yojAyelo parisaMvAda . . amadavAda | kumArapALa desAI ane zrI bharata haMsarAja 1 che. A pada mahAtIrthajJAna-bhakti 'jaina dharmanA covIsa tIrthakaro paikInA | zAhae.gaIkAle amadAvAdamAM khAsa mahotsavanA bhAgarUpe aApada ane prathama tIrthakara zrI Sabhadeva bhagavAnanI yojAyela zrI aSTApada mahAtIrtha zAna-kalAsa eka ja che . judAjudA e vize nirvANabhUmi zrI aSTApadajI mahAtIrthanuM bhakti mahotsava parisaMvAdamAM A tIrthanuM gaIkAle amadAvAdamAM eka viziSTa amerikAmAM nyuyorkamAM Avela jainanuM mahatva samajAvatAM jaNAvyuM hatuM ke jenI parisaMvAda yojAI gayo. AMtararASTrIya senTara opha amerikA dvArA ArAdhanA | dharmanAtrevIsa jeTalA tIrthakaronI nirvANa pariSadomAM jaina dharma vizenA vyAkhyAtA bhavana sahita nUtana jInAlayanuM nirmANa | bhUmi viSe zAstromAM pUrI mAhItI | ane rASTrasaMdha khAtenApUrvarAja tathA thanAra che. A mahAtIrthanuM hAla bhAratamAM upalabdha che paraMtu jaina dharmanA prathama arthazAstrI DaoN. ena.pI. je. jayapura vagere sthaLoe nirmANa kArya tIrthakara evA zrI kaSabhadevanI nirvANa parisaMvAdane saMbodhatAM jaNAvyuM hatuM ke meM taDAmAra cAlI rahyuM che. ' . ' | bhUmi aApadanA sthaLa viSe |videzomAM rahetAM aneka jaina parivAro senTare 1981mAM nAnA pAye sthAnika cokasAIpUrvakanI jANakArI nathI. jana| sAthe karelI vAtacItamAM eka taspaSTa jainone dharma ArAdhanAmAM sahAya karavA dharmanA prAcIna mukhya tIrthomAM zrI| che ke dezanI aMdaranA karatA deza bahAra eka nAnakaDuM derAsara-prasthApita kareluM | aSTApada mahAtIrtha che. ehimAcchAdita vasatA jainoe jana saMskRti TakAvI jemAMthI te Aje eka vaTavRkSa samu saMkula] himAlayanA zAMta zikharo vacce AveluM rAkhavAmAM moTo phALo Apyo che. jo ke, banI gayuM che. senTare vadhArAnI jamIna che. badrInAthajI 168 mAIla uttaramAM jainoe mAtra zAkAhArI banI rahevA meLavIne zrI azapada mahAtIrthanI | klAsa parvatanA rastA para mAnasarovarathI { uparAMta mAnavatAvAdI paNa banavAnuM che. bhavyatAne sAkAra karavAnA hetuthI moTA Azare 5-7 mAIla dura AveluM che paraMtu khuda gAMdhIjIne emanA Arzo rUpe pAye mahAtIrthanuM nirmANa karavAnuM bIDuM arvAcIna samayanA ItihAsamAM karUkhadhAna, sahiSmatApradhAna sahitanI jhaDapyuM che, je eka jUna dharma ane zAstromAM varNavelA A tIrthane airUpamAM ahiMsAno Azraya laIne svAtaMtryanI vidvAno sahAMdha karI rahyA che ane I.sa. | koIe nathI joyuM. yAtrALuo ane| caLavaLa calAvI hatI. parisaMvAdane ra008nA me mahinAmAM akhAtrIjanA | saMzodhako mAtra e parvata sudhI jAya che, 1 anya vidvAna ane saMzodhakoDo. jItendra pAvana divase korTanA A derAsaramAM evI mAnyatA che ke A tIrtha dharatImAM zAha, zrI latA bothA, sarayu mahetA, zrI aApadajI. pahAtIrthanI pratiSThA | daTAI gayuM haze, zrI aSTApadajI) DaoN. bipIna dozI, chAyAbena zAha, Do. karavAnuM Ayojana che " ' | mahAtIrtha sthaLane viSe chellA keTalAye dInAnAtha zarmA, zrI niraja vorA '' A bhagIratha kAryamAM tanamanadhanathI | varSothI vistRta:pAyA para saMzodhana thaI vageree paNa saMbodhana karIne bhagavAna kAryarata evI rajanIbhAI zAha, rahyuM che ane prasthApita thaI gayuM che ke, kaSabhadevanAM jIvana ane kavananA saMsada sabhya zrI pukha jana, Do. | mAnasarovara aneblAsanI vacce AveluMvividha pApanI ApI hatI What Newspaper Says ? - 460 -

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Shri Ashtapad Maha Tirth haThIsiMhanI vADImAM amulya hIrA, mANekanI banelI aSTApada tIrthanA tIrthakaronI mUrtio lokadarzana mATe mUkAI (pratinidhi taraphathI), amadAvAda,zukavAra .. paNa pI DI - amerikAno ciyorkamAM yAtrA sTrITamAM hemAvelA bhavyAtibhavya varasItapanANAIi pUrtimAM karavAmA AvyA che. A , derAsaramAM sArA karavA mATe jayapuranA kuzaLa kArIgaroe traNa tamAma mUrtio akhaMDa kiMmatI pathAramAMthI kaMDAravAmAM AvI che. sudhI pahopa deyAra karavAmAM AvailA aSTApada tIrthamAM eka mUrti taiyAra karatAM cha mahinA mAMDIne doDha varasa jeTala, birAjamAna mAnanI ene na dharmanI preraka kathAone sAkAra] samaya lAgyo che. aMdAje 50 jeTI artio lokadarzanArthe mUkavAmAM karI adbhUta mahine sarjana karyuM che. A tamAma mUrtio hIrA, | AvI che. , , ka, panA nikA kaka, emarAla, phirojha, opala, vallo ane dharmanA prathama tIrthakara bhagavAna RSabhadevanA nirvANanI bhAITa, grIna vorAITa, soDIlAITa, TAIgara AI, sITrIna, bhUmi himAlayamAM aSTApada parvata para AvelI che. A apara moja je kAti kiMmatI patharomAMthI banAvelA che. chathI| parvata vize vyApaka saMzodhana cAlI rahyuM che. A saMzodhana mATe | ATha IcanI ane keTalAka kissAomAM bAreka IcanI akhaMDa mUrtio himAlaya khuMdI AvelA bharatabhAI zAha ane bhAIlAlabhAI jhaverI taiyAra karavAmAM AvI che. ' temanuM prejhanTezana amadAvAdanA TAgora holamAM zanivArathI amadAvAdamAM haThIsiMhanAderAmAM AvelA jaina upAzrayamAM Aje yojanArA parisaMvAdamAM rajU karaze. temAM dezanA jaina dharmanI sAdhavI mahArAjane hAthe pUjA-arcanA karAvyA pachI A pratimAo | niSNAto ane vidvAno bhAga leze. AgAmI ravivAra sudhI lokadarzanArthe khullI rAkhavAmAM AvI che. A. nyuyorkanI ithATA sTrITamAM bAMdhavAmAM AveluM atibhavya mUrtio banAvavA mATe brAjhila ane vizvanA anya dezomAMthI kiMmatI | derAsara amadAvAdanA DijhAInara amadAvAdanA ja kiraNa trivedI patharanI AyAta karavAmAM AvI che. jayapuramAM riyala sTonano ane vIrendra trivedI che. temaNe komyuTara nyUmarikala kaMTrolanI bijhanesa dharAvatA ane mULa dhAnerAnA vatanI rajanikAMta zAhe A madadathI AkhA derAsaranI DijhAIna taiyAra karI hatI. A DijhAInane tamAma mUrtio taiyAra karAvaDAvI che. nyuyorka jaina senTaranA upakrame | AdhAre atyAdhunika iTAliyana rekolojInI madadathI aMbAjInA temaNe A kAma pAra pADyuM che. jayapuranA 100thI vadhu kArIgaroe hAITa mArbalamAMthI cAMgodaramAM AvelI phekTarImAM nyuyorka satata traNa varasa sudhI parizrama karIne A akhaMDa mUrtio taiyAra karI derAsaranA mALakhAnA judA judA pIsa taiyAra karI karIne nyuyorka) che. A mUrti taiyAra karavA pAchaLa karoDono kharca thayo che. | mokalI ApyA hatA. nyuyorkamAM mAtra traNa ja mahinAmAM A A mUrtio dvAra jayapuranA kalAkAroe jaina dharmanI nAgakamArI pUrajo pharnicaranI pArlenI jema joDI daIne AkhuM derAsara traNa ane sagaraputranI kathA tathA mahAvIra svAmInA upadezanI sabhA, mahinAnA TUMkA gALAmAM UbhuM karI devAmAM AvyuM hatuM. dhAnerAnA rajanIkAnta zAhe nyuyorka jaina senTara mATe karoDonA kharce tIrthakaronI pratimAo taiyAra karAvI - 461 a What Newspaper Says ?

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Reflections LeSClobe aMtarane AnaMdadAyaka. bhavabhramaNanI bhramaNAne TALanArI alaukika prabhujInI pratimAo nayanaramya che, ane A jIvanane zAMta sudhArasa pAnArI che. sA. nityodayAzrIjI ma. sA. A pattharanI mUrtio jANe sAkSAt na hoya tevo anubhava thayo che. phakta A mUrtione darzanIya na rAkhatA AgaLa vadhIne vaMdanIya, tenAthI AgaLa vadhIne pUjanIya banAvavA pUrato prayAsa thAya to sAruM, kAraNa dhAtu/Arasa to ghaNA pUjanIya joyA che. paNa alaga-alaga ratnonI pratimA pUjanIya ghaNI ochI joi che. * sA. tattvapUrNAzrIjI ma. sA. adbhUta 80 varSanI uMmaramAM ATalI judIjudI pASANanI banelI ati suMdara pratimAo jovAnI taka maLI nathI. rajanIbhAInI maherabAnIthI jIMdagImAM na joyeluM khUba ja suMdara pradarzana jovA maLyuM. khUba khUba anumodanA. zreNikabhAI kasturabhAI zAha Reflections adbhuta... zabdo ochA paDe ane bhAva vahyA kare. A kalekzana batAvIne ApaNo vaibhava ApaNe jANI zakyA. jaina hovAnuM vadhAre abhimAna thayuM. yuvAvargane tame rasto batAvyo. AbhAra, aMtaranI zubhecchA. 462 4 samyakdarzananI zuddhi karanAra, paramatattva lagI pahoMcADanAra paramAtmAnA darzana karI haiyuM atiullasIta banyuM che. je A pratimAnA darzana karaze tenuM samyagdarzana nirmaLa banaze. - sA. rAjacaMdrAzrIjI ma. sA. kaliyuganA paMcama ArAmAM paNa devonI alaukika adazya sahAyatA bhakatone maLe che, ame AvI suMdara, nayanaramya, adbhUta mUrtionA darzana karIne bhavanA A pherAmAM dhanyatA ane zAMtino anubhava karyo. jyAM paNa A mUrtinI sthApanA thaze. kharekhara e bhUmi, zahera, gAmamAM anaMtA puNyanA prabhAve AvI mUrtionA darzana karIne sarva jIvo dhanyatA anubhavaze. je svapna jovAnuM paNa muzkela che te svapna ahIM sAkAra thaI rahayuM che. 'na khalu evaM bhua'- A kalpasUtranA zabdo ahIM jIvaMta banyA che. ApaNA dharmanuM abhimAna jAge tevI suMdara ane sAkAra kalpanA. vairAgyarativijaya, prazamarativijaya

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Shri Ashtapad Maha Tirth jIMdagImAM kyAreya jovA na maLe tevI mUrtionAM muMbaIvAsIoe darzana karI dhanyatA anubhavI che. jayapurathI muMbaI mUrtio lAvanAra bhAvika AtmAone khUba khUba dhanyavAda che. emAM sahakAra ApanAra tamAma bhAIo-baheno dhanyavAdane pAtra che AvI bhavyamUrtionAM darzanathI jIvana dhanya banyuM che mUrtio ghaNI suMdara hatI., - yazodevasUri A kalikAlanA paMcama ArAnA bharata mahArAjA banI ratnamaya aSTApada banAvavAnI tamArI alokika bhAvanAne jeTalI anumodIe eTalI ochI che ke jenA dvArA kaMika AtmAo darzana-vaMdana dvArA nirmala samyagadarzana prApta karI le ane kaMIka AtmAo rAvaNa jevI jinabhakti dvArA apratima puNyAnubaMdhI evA jinanAmakarma nikAcita karavA dvArA zreya sAdhe... sAthosAtha tamArI A yazogAthA vizvavyApI banI tamArA parivAranuM zreya sAdhanArI bane ane A vizvamAM jinazAsananI Ana-bAna ane zAna vadhAranArI bane evI covIsa prabhune aMtaranI Arajhu... bhagavAna zrI mahAvIrasvAmIjIne mokSa gaye 2500 varasa thayA ApaNe sau 2500 varasano itihAsa vAMcIe chIe. haju pAMcamA ArAne 18,500 varasa bAkI che. 18,500 varasanA itihAsamAM pa. pU sAhityaka lAratna A. zrI vijaya yazodevasUrIzvarajI ma. sA tathA Do. zrI rajanIbhAI jevA zAsanabhakato pAnA mukI rahyA che. tAjetaramAM vAlakezvara- derAsara, upAzrayamAM ratnonI pratimAone darzanArthe mukIne itihAsa saryo che. darzanArthe birAjamAna karelI mUrtio suMdara, AkarSaka, dedIpyamAna tathA prabhAvazALI hatI. jemaNe e mUrtionA darzana karyA che teonuM jIvana dhanya banI gayuM che. - jayabhadravijaya pratimAnAM darzana karyA pachI aMtaranI icchA A paramAtmAnI pratimA bhArata bhUmimAM ja birAjamAna thavI joine ane bhAratamAM AvI mUrtinAM darzana thavAthI jIvana dhanya thaI gayuM che ane amerikAmAM to AnA darzana karyA pachI to ApaNane thaze ke A zuM joyuM ane A zenA darzana karyA che? o A to abhUta pratimAnAM darzana karyA che ane tethI to ApaNuM jIvana dhanya banI gayuM. - mIta dozI (10 varSa) Excellent, really hats off to you people. All pratimajis are very very good. No word to say more. keep it up. Reflections. 5 463 -

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Shri Ashtapad Maha Tirth mokSamArganI ArAdhanAmAM tatpara evA rajanIbhAI parama tAraka paramAtmAnA zAsanane pAmelA suzrAvakone avazya ratnanI pratimA bharAvavI ja joIe zakita na hoya to sonAnI, cAMdInI anukrame utaratA mATInI eka aMgula pratimA bharAvavI joIe. Apa keTalA puNyazALI ke Apane sIdhA ja ratnanI pratimA bharAvavAnA manoratha jAgyA che paramAtmAnI AjJA mujaba jinapratimA ane jinAlaya bAMdhI puNyAnubaMdhI puNya bAMdhI mokSagAmI bano. dharaNazAha ane vimala maMtrInI yAdI apAve evA he zrAvakabhAI...! | bahu dIrdha bhaviSya vicArajo. atre darzana karanArA ane zraddhAnvita thanArA mahAbhAgyazALIno varga che. jaina zAsananAM dravya-kSetra-kALa-bhAvanI uttamatA A bhUmine varelI che. ahiMsAnAM prANa A bhUmimAM sIMcAyelA che. vaLI zAzvata girirAja upara paramAtmAne birAjamAna karI zrAvaka jyAM vasatA hoya tyAMthI darzana karavA jAya. tema tamo amerikAthI InDIyA darzana karavA padhArazo. ApaNA pUrvanAM mahAna zrAvakoe mahAna vArasA mATe Arya deza ja pasaMda karyo sAthe sAthe InDIyAnuM ujjavaLa bhAvi najIkamAM ja dekhAya che. A InDIyAnuM greatest jinAlaya banaze. - mAlInIyazAzrIjI ApanA mahAbhAvonA darzana A ratnanA pratimAjIomAM sakaLa saMgha tathA amoe karyA. ApaNA utkRSTa bhAvothI AvI suMdara alaukika pratimAjIo banI zakI che. amArA evA sabhAgya ke amane temanA darzana Ape karAvyA. have Apane Best of Luck ApIe chIe ke ApanuM A bhavya jinAlaya khUba ja sArI rIte taiyAra thaI rahe. te sAthe ame sahu amAre tyAM India mAM AvuM ratnanI pratimAjIonuM jinAlaya Apa banAvI Apo tevI vinaMtI karIe chIe. jethI haMmezA aSTApadajInA darzana badhAne anukULa thAya. TrasTI - zrI vAlakezvara derAsara bAbu amIcaMdajI panAlAla. sArtha vizeSaNo joyatA nahIM jaDe, bhAva varNana mATe zabdo nahIM maLe. prabhu pratimA nathI A sAkSAta haze, pratItI evI ama saMghAta raheze. jIvanaparyata A darzananA saMbhAraNA, rAha joIzuM pAvana karo ama AMgaNA. alaukika amulya tejasvI bhAvakArI, jhAMkhI che paramAtmAnI ama para upakArI. - mAdhurI zAha (muMbaI) | I am ready and willing to offer all my intellectual support to make this project generate spiritual vibrations in the western world. - Dr. N. P. Jain | - 464 dea Reflections

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Shri Ashtapad Maha Tirth Setting up Ashtapad Maha Tirth in New York is creating history. It will be a spiritual bridge between India & USA/East & West. which will globadise the Jinwani. kalpanAmAM paNa kalpI na zakAya tevA haiye vaselA nAthanI ajaba suMdara murti dhaDanAra kalAkAranI kalA kArIgIrI haiyuM hacamacAvI de tevI ramya che. AvI ajaba suMdara mUrtinAM darzana karavAthI anaMtA pApa karmono nAza thaI gayo. evuM lAge che ke sAkSAt devAdhidevanA darzana thaI rahyAM hoya. A pratimAnA dhaDanArA kalAkAro paNa dhanya che. je nI kalAkArIgarIthI ApaNe AvI pratimAjInAM darzana karI zakyA chIe. bharata mahArAjAe zrI aSTApadajI parvata upara ratnapratimAo bharAvI hatI ane je utkRSTa puNya upArjana karyuM hatuM. teno AMzika anubhava hRdayane Aje pulakita karI gayo. bhavyAtibhavya pratimAonA darzananuM sadbhAgya prApta thayuM e prApta thayuM e amArA jIvananI sArthakatA. aSTApadajI parvata upara cakravartI bharata mahArAjAe 24 jina pratimAo maNimaya bharAvI hatI. je stuti-stavanamAM ghaNI vakhata gAyuM che Aje eno sAkSAtkAra thatAM jIvana kRtakRtya banyuM evI adbhuta anubhUti | thaI. he mahAna suzrAvaka... tamAruM svapna jadImAM jaldI sAkAra bane ane kaI AtmAonAM hRdayamAM dharmanAM bIjanAM AropaNa thAya ane jaina zAsanathI zobhA ane jaina zAsananuM satya vizvamAM cAre dizAmAM prasare e ja abhyarthanA. bhArata ApaNo Aryadeza che. tenI gauravagAthA akhaMDita bane te rIte A mahAna tIrthanI bhAvanA rAkhajo. A khUbaja suMdara pratimAo che tenA darzanano lAbha levAthI anaMtA bhavo sudharI jAya che. manamAM vasI mUrti mArA dilamAM vasI mUrti mane haTavuM nA game, khasavuM nA game, judAM savAranA, judAM baporanA, sAMje dekhAvo judA svarupamAM, harakhe nyArI tArI mUrti judA samaye ho pyAra jInavara. Unique collection. Wonderful presentation. Excellent art and great idea. can be forwarded for "Guiness World Record" competition. Reflections . $ 465 -

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Shri Ashtapad Maha Tirth Excellent and marvelous work ! great collection ! To be truthful seeing your collection any man can get the feeling of being a great individual in life and can really believe in god. Thanks a lot for this great discovery of yours. Divine excellent, Priceless no language can describe this Precious collection of idols & photographs. This priceless precious work should be permanently displayed & exhibited in India forever for the future genenation strictly. This is real Ashtapadji on earth in Present era, because this generation has never seen Ashtapadji and it seems difficult to find out Ashtapad in Himalayas. so eveybody feel and experience Ashtapad after crossing seven seas in New York - USA. | kulapAkajImAM bharatacakrInAM nIlamamAMthI banelI pratimAjInI vAta sAMbhaLI, phorTamAM darzana karyA. paNa A paramAtmAnAM to sAkSAt darzana karatAM AMkhamAMthI harSanAM AMsu, haiyAmAMthI bhAvapUrNa udgAra sarI paDe che. 84-249 BAL H&H BAHL... BAL kalikALamAM jaipha vaye A bhAvanA... A youz... 2442 44-4-4-4- para paramAtmAne caraNe dharyuM che. ... .... .... It is one of the 7 wonders of the world. Its like the heaven come true on earth. Though these statues are not in temple but is not less than a holy place. This Jain Tirthankars and Ashtapad put in wonderful art of carving in 72 different "RATANS" of different countries provides another wonder of the world. A very brilliant initiative by Jains. Need to involve and reach out to interested people who may not have required qualifications for research work - 466 - Reflections

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Shri Ashtapad Maha Tirth "Very nice. God ! I like very very Much". - Dhrumi (Mumbai) 5 yr. zabdomAM samAya nahi evuM A mahAna, kema karI gAvA mAre tamArA guNagAna. jenuM varNana karavA amArI pAse zabdo nathI, jene joIne AMkhomAM AMjIne kAyama rAkhI zIe. evI amArI dRSTi nathI. jenA rUpanuM varNana, karI zakAya tevuM amArI pAse hRdaya nathI. badhu khubaja suMdara tIrthaMkara paramAtmA kA sAkSAta darzana jaisA AnaMda bhagavAna kI pratimAoM kA darzana karate hue hama seMkaDo AtmAe~ samyaga darzana pAegI vo lAbha sI. ra rajanIbhAI ko mila rahA hai yaha bhI ho sakatA hai ki vo zIghra mokSa meM jAnevAlI AtmA ho esA mahasusa ho rahA hai| basa eka hI kAmanA karma lUTe mokSa miile| Reflections 467 Apane hama yahAM baiThe jIvo ko bhI darzana karavA kara jIvana saphala banAyA / ye pratimAe~ videza meM jAkara sarva jIvo ko zIghratA se zIghra gharaghara meM zAMti evaM mokSa prApta karavAe evaM Apa aura Apake parijanoM ko bhI avihaDa prIti ho yaha shubhecchaa| "Perfect" in everything. This exhibition will revive the spirit of Jainism. I am proud that I belong to such a great religion. The sculptures are very beautiful and no one else would have done it better. "A tear drop on the cheek of time. " -Rabindranath Tagore- is what I would comment on this great architecture, keep it up. prabhujI kI pratimAe~ hai itanI nyArI, lagatI hai sabako vo ati pyArI, mUrtiyAM hai sabake manako haranArI, dhanya ho gaye Aja saba naranArI / colin The arrangement of your group is very beautiful so nicely the facilities are given. This is the eight wonder of the world. Never before I have seen this type of exhibition in life. It is fabulous.

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Shri Ashtapad Maha Tirth "Very nice God! 1 like very very Much" - Dhrumi (Mumbai) 5 yr. Apane hama yahAM baiThe jIvo ko bhI darzana karavA kara jIvana saphala bnaayaa| ye pratimAeM videza meM jAkara sarva jIvo ko zIghratA se zIghra ghara-ghara meM zAMti evaM mokSa prApta karavAe evaM Apa aura Apake parijano ko bhI avihADa prIti ho yaha zubhecchA / tIrthaMkara paramAtmA kA sAkSAt darzana jaisA AnaMda bhagavAna kI pratimAoM kA darzana karate hue hama seMkaDo AtmAeM samyag darzana pAegI vo lAbha sau. nIrUbena rajanIbhAI ko mila rahA hai / yaha bhI ho sakatA hai ki vo zIghra mokSa meM jAnevAlI AtmA ho aisA mahasUsa ho rahA hai / basa eka hI kAmanA karma tUTe mokSa mIle. Reflections. as 468 prabhujI kI pratimAeM hai itanI nyArI, lagatI hai sabako vo ati pyArI, mUrtiyAM hai sabake manako haranArI, dhanya ho gaye Aja saba naranArI / vAraMvAra joIe to paNa mana na bharAya, rathI 4 tRSNA rahe... bhaiyA 4. ...bheyA 4 jhuM... bhaMgImAM irI jhyAreya, nahi maLe AvI durlabha vastunA darzana. jIvana kharekhara dhanya banI gayuM. atisuMdara, bhUmakara, Magnificant. je prabhunI mUrti mAtra ATalI suMdara hoya to prabhu kevA suMdara haze ? khUbaja sarasa kalA temaja sAthe prabhutAno samanvaya che. pRthvInA kaNamAM prabhu samAyela che ane teja kaNonA samuhathI banela ratnonI A pratimA jovAno AnaMda. avarNanIya che. Unbelievable to show unity. and strength strength of Jain Community, this type of exhibition is very necessary. It will give popularity of Jain religion.

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ariSTanemi-pArtha-mahAvIra jina vaMdanA.. arihA ariTThanemI, samuddabhUvai samuddharayaNIso / asivANi sivAsUNa, hareu bhaviyANa namirANaM // 22 // samudra (vijaya)ne AnaMda karavAmAM caMdrarUpa, zivAdevInA putra ane parama dayALu evA he mokSagAmI ariSTanemi bhagavaMta ! tamane huM namaskAra karuM chuM. 22 pAsajiNIsaradevo, vAmANanaMdaNo pasaMtagiro / / rAyA'saseNataNuo, vigghaharo hojja amhANaM // 23 // azvasena rAjAnA kuLamAM cUDAmaNirUpa ane vAmAdevInA putra-evA he pArzvanAtha ! tamane namaskAra karuM chuM. 23 siddhatthabhUvataNao, tisalAhiyayasararAyahaMsasamo / caramajiNeso vIro, aNaMtamakkhayapayaM dejjA // 24 // siddhArtha rAjAnA putra, trizalA mAtAnA hRdayanA AzvAsarUpa ane siddhi prAptinA arthane siddha karanArA he mahAvIra prabhu ! tamane vaMdana karuM chuM. 24

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Introduction for Index We have been collecting a lot of literature from the scriptures and books related to Ashtapad. We have also been collecting all the research related material including geology and Kailash. Literature on Tirthankar, Nav-Graha and other Ashtapad Tirths have also been put together. Making of Ashtapad Tirth, model making and details about gemstones have also been added. Many exhibits and seminars were held. Those details including visitors' books have been included. Many photos of various ceremonies and maps from the research tour have been added into these volumes. A cross reference has been added to the original index of all the articles, chapters and volumes. Then all these material have been coded and each subject or topic has been given a special code letter. The codes given are arranged in an alphabetical order from A to Z. These codes have been further subdivided into sub codes as per specific topics, which is included in the code index. It has the language of the articles and page numbers also. This code index has been given in the beginning of this chapter. This has made the presentation of all the material in a more classified and easier manner and easy to look for any specific subject, article and authors. Further to make the material collected (9000 pages) more interesting and useful, we have selected few important articles and given them a color shade. We have not printed the master index of all volumes here in the granth, only a list of selected articles with cross reference along with codes in this chapter to make it easier to refer. Now the master index with cross reference and code index is given in volume XX, chapter 157. To make it more user-friendly this has also been included in a DVD where one can go and filter out article of their choice on any subject. We have also given a list of authors whose articles have been included in this collection of XX volumes. Each author has been given a specific numerical code to make it easier to identify their articles from all xx volumes. After chapter VIII we have given a list of books from which all this material has been collected and put together in XX volumes. Some of these granths are also available on www.jainaelibrary.com which reader can refer to. $ 471 - Introduction for Index

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Code Index JASHTAPAD LITERATURE AA Analytical Articles AG General AS Articles from Scriptures INAV GRAHA NG INav Graha NP Pooja/poojan/stuti/stotra NT Tirthankara NZ Nav Graha Pictures BHARAT BB Bharat & Bahubali BC Bharat Chakravarti 1 BR Bharat & Rushabhdev BS Sinha Nishadhya Prasad OTHERS - TIRTH AND PAT OA Other Ashtapad Tirth OG General OP Pat OT Tirth-general C COLORED GEM STONES CC Colored Stones description CE Energy Field CG Gem Stones + Graha CM Medicines and Science CN Names CP Paintings CS Scripture CZ Stones & Zodiac Signs POOJA / POOJAN / AARTI/ TAP PA Adhar Abhishek/Tirthankar pooja & Aarti PD Deepvijayji Pooja PO Others - General PS Shushil Surji Pooja RT Tar JO ADDRESSES/Dictionary DA Address of Acharyas DI Indologist and resource persons DJ Jain scholars DO Others DR Dictionary DS Address of Scholars STAVAN/STUTV/CHAITYAVANDAN/RAS QA Stavan QB Bhakti geet QC Chatyavandan QS Stuti QR Adinath Ras EXHIBITIONS & SEMINARS EA Year 2005 Ahmedabad Palitana EB Year-2007-Jito-Mumbai EC Year-2008 - Jito Mumbai ED Year 2005 - Delhi - Kolkata - Jaipur EE Year 2009- Adhar Abhishek Mumbai EF Year 2010- Bangalore El International Seminars EJ Year 2007 - Jaina Exibit - NJ EL Year 2007 - L.A. Temple EM Year 2003 - Mumbai EN Seminar Ahmedabad - 2009 EP Seminar Ahmedabad - 2005 ER Seminar Mumbai - 2009 ES Year 2004 - Surat RUSHABHDEV - ADINATH RA Rushabhdev & Ashtapad RB Rushabhdev & Bharat RC Rushabhdev Charitra RD Marudevi Mata RF Rushabh's Family RG General RH Rushabhdev and Hastinapur RK Rushabhdev & Kailash RM Marichi RN Nirvana RP Varsi Tap Parna RS Rushabhdev & Shiv RELATED STORIES SA Ajitnath SC Sagar Chakravarti Charitra SN Nagkumar / Sagar's Son SO Other Stories SP Padliptasuri SR Ravan SS Shreyanshkumar GEOLOGY FA Anatomy of Himalayas FE Earthquake in Himalayas FG Geology & geography FH Geology of Himalays FI Geology of glaciers FP Geological picture plates/maps TIRTHANKARAS TB Biography TG General TN Tirthankars Name TS Sarravasaran GAUTAM SWAMI GA Gautam Swami & Ashtapad GG General Code Index $ 472 -

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Shri Ashtapad Maha Tirth GT Gautam Swami & Tapas HISTORY HB Bon Po HG Buddhism HH Hinduism HJ Jainism HK Kailash HS Jainism & Science HT Tibetan History RESEARCH UA Archaeology UB Ashtapad Research UC Correspondence UF Ashtapad Research Int Foundation UG Geology Report UL Research Letter UR Research Articles US Satellite Report UT Tour Report INDEX VISITOR'S BOOK IV Volume to XX - MASTER INDEX VA Year 2005 - Ahmedabad-Palitana Volume Pages from 1 to 393 VB Visitor's Book Volume 1 Pages from 394 to 660 VD Year 2006 - Delhi - Kolkata - Jaipur Volume II Pages from 661 to 1116 VJ Year 2008 - Jito Volume IV Pages from 1117 to 1935 VK Year 2009 - Adhar Abhishek Mumbai Volume V Pages from 1936 to 2310 VL Year 2007 - Jaina - LA Volume VI Pages from 2311 to 2737 VM Year 2003- Mumbai Volume VII Pages from 2738 to 3189 1 VN Year 2010- Bangalore - New York Volume VIII Pages from 3190 to 3814 VS Year 2004-Surat Volume X Pages from 3815 to 4339 TWI Volume X Pages from 4340 to 4798 REFERENCES Volume XI Pages from 4799 to 5265 WA Master Index sorted Alphabetically Volume XII Pages from 5266 to 5708 WB Reference Books Volume XIII Pages from 5709 to 6177 WC Cross references sorted Codewise Volume XIV Pages from 6179 to 6581 WR Author's References and number Volume XV Pages from 6582 to 7079 Volume XVI Pages from 7081 to 7523 SELECTED LITERATURE Volume XVII Pages from 7524 to 7956 XL Selected literature on Ashtapad Volume XVIII Pages from 7957 to 8260 XR Research related articles Volume XIX Pages from 8261 to 8522 Volume XX Pages from 8523 to 9100 PAMPHLET AND ARTICLES IM Master Index YA Articles / Ashtapad Pustika YB Ashtapad Posters JAIN CENTER OF AMERICA - NY YP Pamphlets - Hindi, English Gujarati JA Adhar Abhishek - Photo Gallery JC JCA - NY MAPS, PICTURES, PHOTOS, VIDEOS JP Pratishtha at JCA ZH Photos ZM Maps KAILASH ZP Pictures KA Kailash Articles KM Mansarovar LANGUAGES KR Kailash and Origin of Rivers ENGLISH KS Kailash and Shiv EG ENGLISH-GUJARATI KY Yatra EH ENGLISH-HINDI IG GUJARATI LETTERS GM GUJARATI-MARATHI LA Acharya Shri Letters HIHINDI LC Correspondence M MARATHI LG General Letters O OTHERS LO Other Literature P PRAKRIT PE PRAKRIT-ENGLISH MODEL AND STATUES PG PRAKRIT-GUJARATI MD Model Drawings /Designs S SANSKRIT MM Models and statues Note: A to Z - Main Subject code MS Statue carving AA - AB etc Sub topic code Volumes, Chapters, Articles are as per Master Index -S$ 473 - -Code Index

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Selected Index with Cross Reference Vol. Chp. Artic Selected Articles Author's Name Code Sub Lang Pg. # Rushabhdev and Maricchi Hem chandrachayra-048 R 014-018 1 A Bharat Chakravarti & Rushabhdev Hem chandrachayra-048 B 027-035 1 A Rushabhdev Nirvana Hem chandrachayra-048 035-040 | A Bharat Chakravarti Hem chandrachayra-048 B 046-050 Gyan Prakash Deeparnav Vishwakarma-162 051-058 Vividh Tirth Kalp-Ashtapadgiri Kalp Jinprabhsuri-059 059-066 Nibhand Nischaya-Ashtapad Kalyanvijayji-205 067-070 Shri Ashtapad Tirth Purvacharya rachit-225 075-083 Shri Ashtapad Kalp Purvacharya rachit-225 084-092 1 H Jain Tirth sarvasangrahRushabhdev AanandjiKalyanji Pedhi (prakashak)-232 094-095 2 C Rushabhdev Sh. Hastimalji Maharaj-140 101-121 Rushabhdev Nirvana Dhaneswar Suriji-33 ooooo I II I o Iooooo I I o I o o o 135-136 Sinh Nishadhya Prasad Dhaneswar Suriji-33 137-138 Bharat Chakravarti Dhaneswar Suriji-33 139-142 General Purnanandsagarji -088 155-156 Mahamani Chintamani Purnanandsagarji -088 157-162 Mahamani Chintamani Purnanandsagarji -088 163-165 Hindi-Mahamani Chintamani Gautamswami and Tapas Purnanandsagarji -088 H 166-169 5 A Trishashti Shalaka Purush Hem chandrachayra-048 181-188 Vividh tirth kalp Ravan / Mandodari Jinprabhsuri-059 193-194 Ashtapadji Pooja (Pooja Sangrah) Deepvijayji m.s-030 196-219 Rushabhdev & Ashtapadji Kumar Pal Desai-073 A 289-296 a) Shri Ashtapad - A possibility Bharat Hansraj Shah-020 A 396-400 c) Ashtapad Giri Kalp Jinprabhsuri-059 423-425 d) Ashtapad Maha Tirth Kalp Dharmghoshsuriji-189 426 434-437 I B f) Jainism in Central Asia & Punjab Hiralalji Duggar-050 Selected Index with Cross Reference -SS 474 -

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Shri Ashtapad Maha Tirth Chp. Artic. Selected Articles Author's Name Code Sub Lang. Pg. # | v I Picture Hiralalji-050 437 | v g) Prabodh Tika- Jagchintamani Bhadrankarvijayji Kalyanvijayji -178 Q G 438-443 h) Kailash- Mansarovar Swami Pranavanandji-145 444-448 Other General references-Letters Shajanandji'sletter-137 464-465 Where is Ashtapad Maha Tirth? Ramanlal B.Shah-123 507-514 Ashtapad Kalp Dharmghoshsuriji-189 516-522 Ashtapadjini Pooja Deepvijayji M.S-030 594-653 Adipooran Indroduction Jinsenacharya-201 708-715 Adipooran Introduction Mahendrakumar Nyayacharya-080 |n | NJ 716-724 3 12 C Tray Strishttam Parva Mahendrakumar Nyayacharya-080 725 Kailash and Ashtapad Mahendrakumar Nyayacharya-080 726-730 12C BharatChakravarti and Samovasaran Mahendrakumar Nyayacharya-080 731-744 Uttar Pooran Mahapuran : Sagar Chakravarti Nu Varnan Mahendrakumar Nyayacharya-080 3 In 1 m00 I mm 0 0 I I II I IODO Im 749-756 Research of Ashtapadji Kumar Pal Desai-073 827-834 I Ashtapad research article Kumar Pal Desai-073 859-864 Abstract from "Mandala" : The Cosmos Martin Brauen-081 E 1144-1151 E 1152 Abstract from "The Sacred Mountain" John Snelling-063 Prachin Jain Tirth Pandit Kalyan Vijayji-106 H 1190-1192 1209-1211 Jag Chintamani Chaitya Vandan Gautamswamiji-193 Shri Gautam Ashtak Sakalkirti Bhattarak-230 1212-1213 Life may have been first in Tibet The Times of India-148 1231-1232 Ashtapad Tirth Baboo Bhai Kadiwala-016 A 1239 1. Kalpa Sutra-T. Rushabhdev 3. Jain Mahapuran Kalaparak Adhyayan 6. Jamboo Dweep Pragnapti A.Bhadrabahuswami-164 R 1243-1245 P.L.Vaidya-220 RRSH 1257-1263 Jamboo Dweep Pragnapti R RAM 1272-1274 475 - -Selected Index with Cross Reference -5

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Shri Ashtapad Maha Tirth Vol. Chp. Artic. 4 22 B 4 22 4 23 4 23 4 23 4 24 4 27 4 29 4 29 +44 4 29 5 31 4 29 D 5 31 5 32 5 33 B 5 33 A 5 35 B B 4 29 E Some references Ashtapad article Other references 4 29 G 5 35 B 5 31 A 5 35 A 5 31 C A C 6 36 LL F E LL F WEL F B C 5 35 D 6 36 C B News Paper Report Selected Articles GF 8. Puran Sar Sangrah-1 16. Jain Tirtho no Itihas Rushabhdev in Jain literature Rushabhdev in vedic literature Rushabhdev in other literature 5 35 A Bhagwad go Mandal Part 1 Bhagwad go Mandal Part 3 Pictorial Ardh Magadhi Dictionary Sanskrit English Dictonary Bhagwan Shri Adinath Bharat Chakravarti C Kailash- Mansarovar 6 36 F Adi Pooran Adi Pooran Part 2 Shri Ashtapad Kalp Shri Ashtapad Kalp - Summary Details of slides List of books on Ashtapad Kailash- list of books Books on Mount Kailash library of Tibetan works & archives Pramesh Gandhi MIT-111 Ashtapad Parvat Ashtapad Tirth Rushabhdev and His Family Author's Name Sakalkirti Bhattarak-246 Selected Index with Cross Reference. Devendra Muni-032 Devendra Muni-032 Devendra Muni-032 exhibition Kumar Pal Desai-073 Hiren C. Sampat-051 Acharya Jinsen-167 Acharya Jinsen-167 R RG Swami Pranavanandji-145 H HT A AG Karpurvijayji-209 Karpurvijayji-209 Newspaper Article-096 Jawahar Shah-055 Dharma Priya-034 Code Sub Lang. Bhagwat Sinh-179 R RN Bhagwat Sinh-179 476 a A R R RG W WB AR < WA R RG A Pramesh Gandhi MIT-111 W WR G 1860-1868 M.A. Dhaky-078 H 1874-1875 AAEAA << < < A W WB E 1850-1854 ddo ddo ddeul apGang W WB E 1855-1859 AR Various Articles on Shri Ashtapadji Kumar Pal Desai-073 A AG A RB AS W WR GM 1876-1886 ES Pg. # M 1280-1284 G 1353-1359 AH H 1375-1412 H 1413-1445 AS H 1946-1952 A AG Ratanchandraji M.S-228 Monier Williams-213 Muniraj Shantivijayji-085 R RN Muniraj Shantivijayji-085 B BC Devendra Muni-032 R RF H 1446-1458 E 1524-1530 A AG E 1689-1699 G 1817-1829 AG AH G 1961-1962 AH G H 1954-1956 O 1958-1960 G 2151-2156 2178 JJ J AG G 2203-2204 G 2179 2200-2202 G 2205-2206 M 2207-2210 E 2211-2212 G 2400 G 2401-2405 H 2424-2432

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Shri Ashtapad Maha Tirth Vol. Chp. Artic. Selected Articles Author's Name Code Sub Lang. Pg. # RRCG 2433-2456 0 Shatrunjay Mahatmya Dhaneswar Suriji-33 0 Bharat Charitra Dharma Kathanu Yog Muni Shri kanayalalji & Dalsukhmalvaniya-218 H 2470-2528 I 0 Shantranjay Mahatmya Dhaneswar Suriji-33 2529-2539 I 0 Bharat Chakravarti Shatrunjay Kalp Vruti Kapoorchand Ranchhoddas Varaiya-070 o Katchh Mahakatchh Story Hemchandrachayra-048 o Story of Sundari and 98 Brothers Hemchandrachayra-048 G 2540-2543 2707-2710 2711-2716 2718-2719 2723-2724 Some Slokas from Literature o Where is Ashtapad? I E Ashtapadavatar Darshanvijayji, Gunvijayji. Nyayvijayji-187 o Press Reports Newspaper Article-096 2725-2726 G2756-2770 2771-2778 News Paper Cuttings Newspaper Article-096 o Karma Yogi & Atma Dharma Praneta Bhagwan Rushabhdev PremSuman Jain-114 00 00 00 vvvvvvvv 0 0 0 0 0 H 2944-2948 2949-2954 45 B Adinath in Ved-Puran Tithayan magazine-079 I Bhagwan Rushabhdev and Bhagwan Shiv Thomas Parmar-149 O 2964-2971 Rushabhdev and Ashtapad Lata Bothara-076 I 2984-2999 Rushabhdev Hazime Nakamura-044 I Rushabhdev & Ashtapad Lata Bothara-076 3000-3014 3015-3073 3207-3209 I Past, Present & Future Kumar Pal Desai-073 p Shri Ashtapad Maha Tirth, Kumar Pal Desai-073 AAG o 3210-3216 Installation ceremony (Pratishtha) Unity in Diversity Kumar Pal Desai-073 p E 3217-3221 49 A Books on Kailash Swami Bikash Giri-144 E 3245-3248 Kailash : Jain Religion Heinrich Harrer-045 p E 3304-3305 o cooo 0 00 Tibet Me Jain Dharma H HJH 13315 Gemstones & Graha 3449-3513 Rushabh Dev Champat Rai Jain-025 RRGE 3657-3671 -S 477 Selected Index with Cross Reference

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Shri Ashtapad Maha Tirth Vol. Chp. Artic. 8 52 A 8 56 9 61 9 61 9 61 9 61 9 61 B O O a P 9 61 G 10 67 Sh 9 61 J 10 67 D Sacred Mountain Asthapad Design Adinath & Ashtapad Research Identity of Rushabh & Shiva Kailash Mansarover Ki Anubhuti "Jag- Chintamani Suttam" 10 67 C Ashtapad- A Historical Perspective Adinath Rushabhdev & Ashtapad - 1 Adinath Rushabhdev & Ashtapad - 2 Shri Shetrunjay Mahatmya On the sacredness of Mount Kailash in Indian & Tibetan sources 9 61 K E Where is Asthapad? 9 63 C 10 67 A 10 69 10 67 D 10 67 E G J 10 67 M 10 69 D 10 70 D Selected Articles 10 70 I Jag Chintamani Chaitya Vandan- Prabodh Tika List of references from the book Panchshati Prabandh Panchshati Prabandh 10 73 A Shri Ashtapad Girikalp Panyas Nandighoshvijay letter The project to find references of Ashtapad in Tibetan Manuscript Rudra- Shiv- Rushabh Jainism as a pre-Aryan Religion Geology & Geogrpahy of Mt. Kailash 11 80 E Tibetan Words 12 86 A Meeting With G.S.I. at Kolkata Selected Index with Cross Reference. 11 76 A 11 79 J Author's Name Bhadrankarvijayji & Kalyan vijayji-178 Lata Bothara-076 Virvijayi-158 Jinprabhsuri-069 Dharmghoshsuriji-189 Lata Bothara-076 Sadhvi Manjula-131 Sandeep Gupt-135 Muni MrigendraVijayj-087 Jitendra B.Shah-060 Lata Bothara-076 Lata Bothara-076 Dhaneswar Suriji-33 Andrea Loseries-010 Jain Dharma and Lord Rushabhdev GyaniniGyanmati Mataji- 41 Hindi & English words in Tibetan lang. List of Tibetologist Rusell Jhonson-129 K Thomas Parmar-149 Code Sub Lang. Shantilal K. Shah-138 Q QC G 3673-3688 W WR H 3808-3813 AS A 478 a < < A Letter A A Abhaysagar surji-003 Ramya Darshan Vijay-089 W WB G 4097 K KY E 4103-4117 0 W < A R RS << K KM A A Y I O W WB K H 22 22 112 1 4 905 D AS AS KA LL F D U E 4087-4088 AR H 4089-4092 8 24 W WB PanyasNandighoshvijay-108 U UL AR AA Thomas Parmar-149 H HT AA KR HJ DR Pg. # S FG 4129 DR UG S 4131 G 4132-4133 E 4118-4120 H 4256-4265 G 4351 G 4355-4363 H 4364-4368 EH 4369-4379 R RS H 4690-4695 Radhakrishnan S.-117 H HJ E 4807-4811 Mayur B. Desai-082 G 4392 E 4396-4407 E 4413-4424 E 4484-4486 G 4488-4489 G 4506-4507 E 4516-4520 E 4939-4957 G 5070-5076 E 5467-5473

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Shri Ashtapad Maha Tirth Vol. Chp. Artic. Selected Articles Author's Name Code Sub Lang. Pg. # Geological Perspective at Kailash Yatra Area In Searches K.K. Sharma-064 5474-5494 Archaeological Remote Sensing Tom Sever-240 5506-5508 Sagar chakravati 5840-5841 GI Ashtapad Article Jitendra B.Shah-060 5853-5859 6959-6972 A Gujarati Article Kumar Pal Desai-073 15 114 A Search for Jainism's first Tirthankar ends at Mt Kailash Newspaper Article-096 6688 15114c Uttarkhand - Ashtapad H 6695-6707 Ashtapad and Satellite Kumar Pal Desai-073 Ashtapad project Narendra Bhandari-093 15 117 A Tibetan Words - Translation in Eng. 6712-6713 6761-6763 6834-6842 6873-6878 6959-6972 15 117| E Influence of Jainism on Tibetan Liter. Gujarati Article 3 ? < { > } < { < q = I PS I PS ww000 I owww I wow I owww < < 3 5 < 3 5 5 ) 5 I I I > Kumar Pal Desai-073 Period of Shri Adinath Jitendra B.Shah-060 144-7151 Clues for identifying Ashtapad site | Narendra Bhandari-254 E 7277-7305 F Shri Ashtapad - A possibility BharatHansraj Shah-020 Bon and Jain Religion Prashant Dave-257 Tibetan Studies ThomasParmar-149 Antiquity of Jain religion Lata Bothara-076 7306-7313 7334-7339 7340-7342 7343-7352 7699-7709 7801-7852 17853-7860 17130 E Bon & Jain Religion Prashant Dave-257 | B Ancient Tibet - The Yeshe De Project Maps of the profound Jeffrey Hopkins-264 18 134 E Ashtapad Research Kumarpal Desai-073 8022 18 136 D Human Presence in Tibet Dr.Zang 8095-8097 Gujarati Pamphlet Dr.R.Shah G 8130-8181 Tibetean Studies Thomas Parmar-149 I 8254-8260 20 150 A Avashyak Niryukti Samani Kusumpragya < ASP8533-8543 Pauma Chariyam Vimalsuri < -SS 479 Selected Index with Cross Reference

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Shri Ashtapad Maha Tirth, Selected Articles Author's Name Pg. # Vol. Chp. Artic. 21 151 Aavashyak Niryukti Samani Kusumpragya | A AS P/H ID Uttradhyayana-Sutra Kamalsaiyamvijay, Jaykirtisuri Trishasti Shalaka Purush Charitra Sushilvijay 151 F Jain Ramayana Shri Priyadarshan Rushabh Panchashika Dhanpal Muni 151 H Ravan Dharnendra Samvad Jinchandraji M.S. 151 Sthanang Sutra (Pragnavbodh) Brahmachari Govardhandas 21 152 A Rani Virmati Shri Manikyasuri 21 152 B Bharat Chakravarti Dhaneshwarsuri Selected Index with Cross Reference -SS 480 -

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Author's list and code CODE AUTHOR'S NAME CODE AUTHOR'S NAME Abhay Kasliwal Abhayji Jain Abhay Sagarsuriji Acharya MahaPragna Ajit Shah Alex Mckay Alka Chattopadhyaya AmarMuni Amritlal Tillavala Andrea Loseries Ashlesh Shah AtmaVallabh Pooja Sangrah Avvai Natarajan B.C. Gurung B.R. Srikanth (mag.) Baboobhai Kadiwala Bal Patil (newspaper) Bal Yogi Neelkanth Benoy K. Behl (magazine) Bharat Hansraj Shah Bhavvijayji Broughton Coburn & LieslClark Bruno Baumann BudhhiSagar Suriji Champat Rai Jain Chandanamati Shriji Chhaya Shah Darshanratnavijayji DarshanSagar Upadhaya Deepvijayji m.s. Devendrakumar Jain Devendra Muni Dhaneswarsuriji Dharma Priya Dharmendra M.Master DhirajLal T. Shah Dr. R. Shah Durlabhvijayji Flaviu Huber Freny Manecksha (mag) Gyanini Gyanmati Mataji Gyanvimalji Harish Johari Hazime Nakamura Heinrich Harrer Helen M. Johnson Hemchandrachayra Hemchandra Suriji Hemratna Suriji Hiralalji Hiren C. Sampay HulasChand Golicha Jamboovijayji Maharaj Jasvantrai J. Busa Jawahar Shah Jean Monahan Jinchandraji (Bandhutriputi) Jinendra Namaskaradi Sangrah Jinprabhsuri Jitendra B. Shah John Vincent Bellazza JohnNobleWilford JohnSnelling K.K. Sharma K.M. Sadivala Kailash Ashram Kala Shah (newspaper) Kalyan magazine Kamal Sogani Kapoorchand Ranchhoddas Varaiya Chandanbalashriji Kirit Gosalia Kumarpal Desai Lalit Nahtta LamchiDas Bhrahmchari Lata Bothra Liu Tung Sheng M.A. Dhaky Magazine Mahendrakumar Nyayacharya Martin Brauen Mayur B.Desai Muni Anant Chandravijay Muni Mahendrakumar Muniraj Shantivijayji Muni Shri Couthmalji Maharaj 43 SS 481 - -Author's list and Code

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Shri Ashtapad Maha Tirth CODE 87 88 89 90 91 92 93 94 95 96 97 98 99 100 101 102 103 104 105 106 107 108 109 110 111 112 113 114 115 116 117 118 119 120 121 122 123 124 125 126 127 128 129 130 131 132 133 AUTHOR'S NAME Muni Shri MrigendraVijayji Muni Shri Purnanandsagarjim.s. Muni Shri RamyadarshanVijay Muni Shri Roopchandji Namkhai Norbu Nandghosh Surji Narendra Bhandari Navin Juyal Navneet Parekh NewspaperArticle Nilesh D. Nathwani Nilkanth Das Niranjanaben Vora P. Pandian P.S. Thakker Padamchandra Shastri Padmavijayji Panalal J.Masalia Pandit Hiralal Pandit KalyanVijayji Pandit Ramvijaygani Panyas Shri Nandighoshvijayji Panyas Sushilganiji PeteWinn Pramesh K. Gandhi MIT Pratap Bhogilal Premal Kapadia Prem Suman Jain R.S. Jain Radhakrishnan Pillai Radhakrishnan S. Radhika Sewak (mag.) Rajguru Shri Rajeshwaranand Rajkumar Jain Raj Roop Tank Rama Jain Ramanlal Bababhai Shah Ramanlal C.Shah Rampura Bhankoda Jain Sangh Ravi Boothalingam Robert Simmons Roger Bilham Rusell Jhonson S. Mathur Sadhvi Manjula Sahjanand Dhanji Sajjan Jain Author's list and Code. CODE 145 146 134 135 136 137 138 139 140 141 142 143 144 Swami Bikash Giri Swami Pranavanandji T. U. Mehta 147 148 149 150 151 152 153 154 155 156 157 158 159 160 161 162 163 164 165 166 167 168 169 170 171 172 173 174 175 176 177 178 179 180 AUTHOR'S NAME 5 482 4 Sal Patil Sandeep Gupt Saryu Mehta Shajanandji's letter Shantilal Khemchand Shah Shiv Darsan Adventure Shri Hastimalji Maharaj Shushil Suriswarji Maharaj Sujata S.Shastri Swami Anand Bhairav Giri Tarun Vijayji The Times of India Thomas Parmar Tikamchand Jain Toni Huber Upadhyaya Kanaknandi Vaishali Shah Vedavathi B. S. Vijaydharmasuri Jain Granthmala Vijayanandsuri & Vallabhvijayji Vimal Prakash Jain Virvjayji Winand M.Callewaert Yogesh Kothari Yogeshwar Dutt Dev Gyan Prakash Deeparnwe-Vishwakarma Aaryika Chandnamati Acharya Bhadrabahuswami Acharya Dharmaghoshsuriji Acharya Hastimali Maharaj Acharya Jinsen Acharya Samantbhadra Acharya shri kunkundswami Akshay patel Amal Jhaveri Amarchandra Nahatta (Vividh Tirth Kalp) Andre Ticheier Apna Bharat Pravas Tour operator August Gansser B.G. Nayar Basant Lal Mukim Bhadrankarvijayji & Kalyan vijayji Bhagwat Sinh Bharat K.Shah

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CODE 181 182 183 184 185 186 187 188 189 190 191 192 193 194 195 196 197 198 199 200 201 202 203 204 205 206 207 208 209 210 211 212 213 214 215 216 217 218 219 220 221 222 223 224 225 226 227 AUTHOR'S NAME Bhavarlal Nahta (translator) Birdhilal Sethi Dr. Mahesh Sharma Chimanbhai Bhaylalbhai Seth Chinmayananda Danvijayji Darshanvijayji, Gunvijayji. Nyayvijayji Dharamchand Shastri Dharmghoshsuriji Digital Himalaya Balbhadra Jain Falguni Zaveri Gautamswamiji GeoEye Ghasilaji Gyatsho Tshering (director) H.B.Medlicott, Blanford, V.Ball & F.R.Mallet Himalayan Publication Map House J. M. Shah Jain Atmanand Sabha(Bhavnagar) Jinsenacharya Jivvijayji John Lewis Burik Harat Joseph Mcclellan Kalyanvijayi Kamlesh Lulla Kanakraj Palrecha (Mayur) Kanhiyalal Sethiya Karpurvijayji Kshamavijayi Mahendrakumar Jain Mark W. Williams Monier Williams Kavi Gaan Muni Jasvijayji Muni Ramsundaren Muni Shri Jayantvijayji Shri Kanayalali & Dalsukhmalvaniya N. C. Sompura P. L. Vaidya (Puspadant rachit) Pandit Ramdayalu Sharma Prabhashankar Odadbhai Sompura PragyaShriji M.S. Pratapvijay gani Purvacharya rachit Radhakrishna Nevatiya Ranjansuri dev $483 CODE 228 229 230 231 232 233 234 235 236 237 238 239 240 241 242 243 244 245 246 247 248 249 250 251 252 253 254 255 256 257 258 259 260 261 262 263 264 265 266 267 268 269 270 271 272 273 274 Shri Ashtapad Maha Tirth AUTHOR'S NAME Ratanchandraji Maharaj (editor) Sadhvi Shri Vachamyamashriji Samaysundarji Sammatshikharji Jirnodhar Samiti Sheth Aanandji-Kalyanji ni Pedhi Shri Surendra Bothra Subhvir Rasik Sunandaben Vohra Sven Hedin Swami Sachitanandji Swami Tapovanam Tenzin Wangyal Rinpoche (1992) Tom Sever Triten Narbutse Uday Mahurkar Vijay Rajendrasuri Ram Sharma acharya (Shiv Mahapuran) Dahyabhai Derasari Sakalkirti Bhattarak Phyllis Granoff Swami Hansdevji Lalit Vijayji Bhadrankarsuriswarji m.s. Hemchandrasagarji m.s Ravi Bafana Dr. Alok Tripathi Shashikant Sharma Vajranatha Y.K.Dhangyampa Prashant Dave Yadubir Rawat Dpal Idan tshul khrims Giuseppe Tucci Robert Beer Dr. A. K. Verma Dr. Bipinbhai Doshi Jeffrey Hopkins Ms. Sally Walkerman Nutan Dhanki Tenzin Namdak Jigisha Jain Archana Parikh Bharati Shelat Dr. Zang Muni Hitvardhan Vijayji Chirantan Muni Rajmal Jain -Author's list and Code

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