Bharat Chakravarti Diwakar Chitrakatha 035

Author(s): Jinottamsuri, Shreechand Surana
Publisher: Mahavir Seva Trust Mumbai
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BHARAT CHAKRAVARTI Bharat, the eldest son of the first Tirthankar, Bhagavan Rishabh Dev, was the first chakravarti emperor of this Avasarpini or the current regressive cycle of time. In spite of being the sovereign of a vast empire, chakravarti Bharat was detached and spiritually conscious. To annex the kingdoms of his ninety eight brothers and to fight with Bahubali was his Helplessness. He lead a life of a saintly king who moved from pleasures to abstention, violence to ahimsa, and euphoria of sovereignty to self discipline. The Vedic tradition depicts Bharat as an accomplished yogi and devotee of God, and a great saint. But the Jain tradition believes him to be a saintly king who attained omniscience in his glass palace after enjoying the lofty mundane status of chakravarti. In Indian culture, besides chakravarti Bharat, the son of Rishabh, there are two other famous persons with the same name--Bharat, the son of Dushyant and Shakuntala, and Bharat the son of king Dasharath. According to the Jain narrative literature and Bhagavat Purana this subcontinent was named Bharat-kshetra (Bharat-varsh) after Rishabh's son Bharat. This inspiring adaptation of the story of Bharat chakravarti has been penned by Acharya Shrimad Vijaya Jinottam Surishvar ji M. Sa, the successor of Pratishtha Shiromani revered Acharya Shrimad Vijaya Sushil Surishvar ji M. Sa. We express our gratitude for him. Author: Acharya Shrimad Vijaya Jinottam Surishvar ji M. Editor: Shrichand Surana 'Saras' Managing Editors : Dr. Mansukhbhai Jain, Sanjay Surana English Translation : Surendra Bothara PUBLISHERS MAHAVIR SEVA TRIST A-7, SAGAR NIWAS, IST FLOOR, OFF MANCHHUBHAI ROAD, MALAD (E), MUMBAI-400 097. PH. 8811397, (R) 8892121 FEDERATION OF JAIN ASSOCIATIONS IN NORTH AMERICA (JAINA) Clo DR. P.B. GADA, 4410, 50TH STREET, LUBBOCK, TEXAS-79414 (U.S.A.). PH. 806-793-8555 DIWAKAR PRAKASHAN A-7, AWAGARH HOUSE, OPP. ANJANA CINEMA, M.G. ROAD, AGRA-282 002. PH. : 351165, 51789 JAIN SOCIAL GROUPS FEDERATION 4-P, VIJAY CHAMBERS, 4TH FLOOR, TRIBHUVAN ROAD, MUMBAI-400 004. PH. 3870724 INDIRA MANSUKHLAL DOSHI MEMORIAL TRUST 931-W, GOLDENROD LANE, LAKE FOREST, IL-60045 (U.S.A.), PH.: 847-735-0120

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BHARAT CHAKRAVARTI human culture was evolving, the first king was During the current Avasarpini when the present Nabhi's son, Rishabh Dev. He had two queens. The senior was Sunanda and the junior was Sumangala. One night queen Sumangala saw some dreams. In the morning she asked king Rishabh Dev My lord, in just one night I have seen fourteen dreams. What could these dreams indicate? O She woke up after the dream and thoughtWhat could be the meaning of seeing so many dreams at once? 10.0.60 Rishabh Dev said Devi, the mother of either a Tirthankar or a chakravarti sees such dreams. I am sure your son will be the first chakravarti emperor of this era. In due course Sumangala gave birth to a son and a daughter.

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BHARAT CHAKRAVARTI While celebrating the birth of the twins king Rishabh Dev announced I name my son Bharat and my daughter Brahmi. 960 Few days later the other queen, Sunanda, also gave birth to twins. King Rishabh Dev lifted the male child in his hand and announced 000009 13 The junior queen, Sumangala, gave birth to 98 more sons in due course. 020 Brother, please give back my ball. the # This child will have strongest arms. Therefore we will call him Bahubali". BY KENY Once, during their juvenile age, all the princes were playing in the garden. Suddenly Bharat took Bahubali's ball. Bahubali complained Bahu = arms, bali = strong. And this little girl is divinely beautiful. She should be called Sundari. 2 No. I am eldest. I will keep this ball. duSTIyUTa Forhan

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BHARAT CHAKRAVARTI All the younger princes echoed The ball should remain with elder brother. After all he is the eldest. In a game, where is the question of being elder or younger? Whoever is strong will keep the ball. Bharat also got excited. You are showing off your strength. Come, lets have a duel. On one side Bahubali was alone and on the other the ninety nine brothers. One after another Bahubali defeated all the brothers. | All (right, SAS , In the end Bharat and Bahubali wrestled. In just one move Bahubali tossed Bharat up. When Bharat fell, Bahubali caught him like a ball. 1 After this Bahubali picked up the ball and offered it to Bharat, saying You are eldest, so I present you this ball I have won. AR E60 IMG 240 Although Bharat got ashamed, he was pleased at the valour of his younger brother. This way he defeated Bharat as well. For Private Personal Use Only

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BHARAT CHAKRAVARTI One day Rishabh Dev called all his children and said, Knowledge is supreme in this world. A man with knowledge can rule over all. Indeed father, give us knowledge. We will sincerely follow your instructions. knowledge to you. FOOOX ERRE Rishabh Dev made Bharat perfect in 72 arts including language, chemistry, music, crafts, and dance. Bahubali was taught biology, and augury. Other sons were also given knowledge of various subjects. To Brahmi he taught scripts and Sundari was given the knowledge of numbers (mathematics). Once during spring festival celebrations in Ayodhya king Rishabh All of a sudden the stream of his Dev went to the garden with his family. The masses were participating thoughts took a turnin various dances, music and other recreational activities. When Rishabh Dev saw the public effused with joy, he thought Eat, drink, and be merry, is How happy are that the limit of happiness. my people! How joyous Or, is their any other and they are! more blissful happiness? LOCO DI DOX0.00 He recalled his earlier incarnations and thought Divine pleasure is more blissful than human pleasure. And still more blissful is the disciplined ascetic life. In fact, to dwell in discipline and meditation is the ultimate bliss. Now I should take to the path of the ultimate bliss so that my people may also emulate me.

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BHARAT CHAKRAVARTI Resolving thus, Rishabh Dev called his sons, including Bharat, and ministers and said, Renouncing the grandeur of the kingdom I want to go into the forest for spiritual practices. Therefore I hand over the reigns of this kingdom 0001 to Bharat, my eldest son. HU 1000000 mo NIN Odk He than gave the state of Bahali to Bahubali and various other areas to his other sons. On Chaitra Krishna eighth Rishabh Dev started on the ascetic path. Hundreds of kings and princes and thousands of men and women were following Rishabh Dev sitting in the divine palanquin. Reaching the garden and standing under an Ashoka tree, Rishabh Dev pulled out four fistful of his hair, formally accepting Shraman-diksha". One day Rishabh Dev's mother, Maru Devi asked her grandson Bharat Where is my son VOOOOO Rishabh? A long time has passed since his 100000 renunciation. ensin Grandmother, my reporters are expected back soon with the news of my father. After this he accepted the vow of silence and commenced his itinerant life. Je# formal initiation as Jain ascetic.

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BHARAT CHAKRAVARTI While they were still talking Yamak, a reporter entered the palace- Just then another reporter cameSire, I bring good news. Lord Rishabh Sire, I bring the good Dev has this day arrived in the garden in news that in your armoury Purimataal city. He has attained Kewal-jnana." has appeared the divine disc Innumerable gods and goddesses are weapon (Chakra-ratna) descending on the earth to pay homage at the feet of the Lord. Bharat and Maru Devi were pleased to hear the news of Rishabh Dev attaining Kewal-jnana. They at once left for Rishabh Dev's darshan.* Mother Maru Devi rode a well decorated elephant. In front sat Bharat himself. Followed by hundreds of elephants, chariots and thousands of soldiers they left for the garden in a large procession. When he saw the divine Samavasaran* of the Lord, Bharat said UNA NUEVA og - Grandmother, do you hear the echo of divine-drums and the ankle-bells of gods and goddesses dancing in the sky. See those groups of gods descending from the sky and circum-ambulating the Lord. SI EM FA UUUURI lon Llega # Omniscience. # To behold and pay homage. # Religious assembly of a Tirthankar. 6

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BHARAT CHAKRAVARTI When mother Marudeva saw Prabhu's* grandeur This divine vision lead to shedding of all karmas, then to omniscience and finally to liberation. She became enhanced by divine attributes she shed tears of joy a Siddha. Soon gods made a divine announcementMy Rishabh Mother Maru devi has become the first has become so Siddha of this Avasarpini period. great?! How divine is his appearance?! Aha!! ago SOLDEERDE She was effused with unprecedented joy. Sitting there, she went into deep meditation visualizing the divine vision of the Lord. 180 Astonished Bharat looked back and paid homage to Maru devi. He got down from the elephant and, discarding all his regalia, entered the Samavasaran to take his seat. Lord Rishabh Dev preached for three hours. On conclusion, Bharat's eldest son Rishabh Sen submitted before Bhagavan 00000000000000 O Lord, your words 0000000 USD50000 have made me averse to worldly pleasures. I Beloved of want to get initiated gods, do as it into ascetic discipline pleases you. for my deliverance. # Prabhu = Lord.

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BHARAT CHAKRAVARTI With Rishabh Sen, hundreds of other princes and Brahmi and other princesses also got initiated. Of these Shramans* 84, who were exceptionally intelligent, were made Ganadhars. I authorize you to form the Gana Swan V. when norme religious order) dmn tlkh At the conclusion of Bhagavan's discourse everyone left for their home. On returning from the Samavasaran, Bharat went to his armoury first. He saluted the disc-weapon that was as radiant as the sun. He then anointed it with fragrant water, put a sandal-wood-mark and offered colourful flowers with devotion. Later, at an auspicious moment, emperor Bharat launched his mission of conquest of the world, with a large army. Many years later, at the successful conclusion of his mission of conquering six continents he arrived near Rishabhkoot mountain. In this congregation 500 sons of Bharat, 700 of his grandsons, and princesses including Brahmi got initiated. Bhagavan imparted the three-limbed knowledge to 84 exceptionally intelligent Shramans and awarded them the status of Ganadhar, principal disciple. Rishabh Sen became famous as Ganadhar Pundareek, the first Ganadhar of Bhagavan Rishabh Dev. # Jain ascetics.

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Bharat stopped near a large crystal-like boulder and looked at it with surprise. The state priest explained Sire, this is the list of past chakravartis. After the conquest every chakravarti comes here and etches his name. BHARAT CHAKRAVARTI He was then absorbed in his thoughts In the world there were thousands of chakravartis like me, where is the place for pride of power and grandeur? At that the pride of the conquest of six continents, Bharat nurtured, was shattered. Bharat continued to watch with astonishment Sire, you also etch your name with Kakini gem (a hard stone) Such a long list of past chakravartis! I fail to find enough space to write my name. I commenced my mission by observing a three day fast. Therefore I will conclude it by doing n the same. 9 P a name from the list and wrote his name. k (ler Wh conder cuallm Alterum Clench thelle After the victory, Bharat entered Ayodhya. The city was divinely decorated and celebrations started. Before the coronation Bharat said W Th be U lum hell Vullanman /vendor Malerr The der andern ittle cabellon hether Julliamchi Finally he erased 00000 Sir, Your thought is commendable. Austerities remove all hurdles in any mission. Bharat chakravarti went into the Paushadh-shala" and observed a three day fast.

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Some days later Bharat asked his minister BHARAT CHAKRAVARTI Who among my relatives did not attend the victory celebrations? He instructed his commander Give them my that if want the safety of their 0000 kingdoms they should come and be in attendance of Bharat chakravarti Sire, your 98 younger brothers including Shankh and Vimal did not join the/ celebrations. DOGO Bharat was shocked at this My own younger brothers failed to come? Are they so conceited? Ne 10 wwwww The emissary conveyed Bharat's message to all the brothers. They called a meeting and deliberatedWhen we are content with the kingdom father gave us, where is the need to serve chakravarti Bharat? If he asks us to serve him as his younger brothers we will certainly respect his desire, but we are least concerned with Bharat chakravarti.

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The emissary has also said that either submit or prepare for a battle. BHARAT CHAKRAVARTI What should we To fight our do then? We are elder brother is caught between a also wrong. fire and the frying pan. Father has given us our kingdom. Let's go to him and ask what to do? 000 All the 98 brothers went to Prabhu and, after paying homage, asked Prabhu, then please tell us the way to win over these. Father, brother Bharat Son, the worst enemies has sent a message to of man are attachment, us that either we should aversion, passions, and serve him or be prepared fondness. He who conquers to face him in a battle. these enemies has neither Today brother Bharat has any fear from anyone nor become our enemy. can he be conquered by anyone. Prabhu, what do we do? Please guide us. There is only one way to win over these inner enemies. Abandon desire and discipline mind. 000000000000 00000000000000

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They all said in unison The commander All the 98 brothers accepted diksha# from Bhagavan. BHARAT CHAKRAVARTI # Formal initiation. Lord, we accept your advise. We should renounce our kingdom and accept ascetic discipline so as to avoid war and subjugation both Yes, sire, Bhagavan Rishabh's second son and your younger brother, mighty Bahubali, still remains unconquered. My younger brother, unconquerable by me? 0000 One day while chakravarti Bharat was sitting in his assembly, his commander came and submittedDoes that mean that there still remains some independent king who has not accepted my sovereignty. Sire, although you have conquered the six continents the disc-weapon is not entering the city. 002 He composed himself and saidTam in a quandary. On one hand, it is shameful that my own younger brother refuses to obey me; and on the other, it is my duty as an emperor to punish the egotistic. What should I do? 12 Sire, for a king, his duty as a king gets precedence over that as a brother. Morally too it is the duty of the younger brother to obey the elder one. If he fails his duty it is the duty of the king to punish him.

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After much deliberation Bharat instructed his emissary Suveg BHARAT CHAKRAVARTI Suveg, rush to Bahubali with my message. Referring to ethics, social norms, and scriptures, convince him to obey his elder brother's command. As you say, sire.. AL Bahubali retorted sharply- JP gov Riding a fast chariot Suveg went to Bahubali. Had brother Bharat any love for his brothers he would not have annexed their kingdoms, nor would he see my independent state with hawk-eyes. 22 Bahubali offered him seat with due respect. After pleasantries Suveg said Sire, the coronation ceremonies of your brother lasted twelve years 000 but you did not join. It hurts emperor Bharat very much. As a younger brother you should have come. kno Mod Suveg tried his best to convince Bahubali with diplomacy as well as threat. Finally Bahubali said Suveg, tell your master that Bahubali does not wish a war but he can not be cowed down by such threats of war. *DD Jan 13enne vedenalane omeo m-Hh 0000 ROGE Esmona

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BHARAT CHAKRAVARTI He was in a mental turmoil. At one end he saw Disappointed Suveg returned to Ayodhya. When he Bahubali roaring like a lion, and at the other the conveyed Bahubali's message, Bharat became very immobile disc-weapon. sad. He thought It is almost impossible to defeat Bahubali in a battle but if I leave him unconquered, I will not attain the status of chakravarti. What should I do? WWW After much inner struggle, Bharat at last gave marching orders to the commander. TURC When Bahubali got the news, he too marched with his army. In the battle ground, Bharat's large four pronged army, with thousands of elephants and horses and millions of soldiers, came opposite Bahubali's massive army. To witness this terrifying scene of war thousands of gods assembled in the sky and exchanged views Amazing! The sons of Lord Adishvar" the propagator of clemency and peace in Why these two great this world, are fighting each other. warriors are at war? AANW NARUM # Another name of Rishabh Dev; it means the first God. 14

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The gods requested Indra -- BHARAT CHAKRAVARTI With hundreds of gods Indra approached chakravarti Bharat and Bahubali and said O king of gods, this war will destroy the whole world. The earth will turn red with human blood. Convince them any way to desist from entering into this terrible war. O sons of Rishabh, please turn around from this terrible confrontation. POKAL 9900OCEDO WOOD 0000 In the end Indra requested Bharat explained about his compulsion. Bahubali also conveyed to indra I don't want a war with brother Bharat, I am being pushed by the circumstances. If you cannot avoid war, at least don't make it a despicable war*. Noble people even fight nobly* To avoid a terrible holocaust they both agreed to this contest of individual strength. # In a despicable war armies fight with highly destructive weapons and millions of beings are killed. 15 # In a noble war the opponents use a five way contest of individual strength as combat. For Jain exampleterstaring contest, sound contest, wrestling, fist-fight, and mace-due. # The king of gods.

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BHARAT CHAKRAVARTI Bharat and Bahubali both got down from the elephants, discarded their armaments and came face to face in the middle of the ground. First was the staring contest. They looked without blinking into each other's angry and gaping eyes. Before the end of the day Bharat blinked. It appeared as if two giant pythons were entwined and tumbling around. Then voice contest followed. Bharat roared like a loin. It appeared as if the sky was trembling. The echo reverberated in the mountains around. The army scattered. Bahubali won the staring contest. Two to three times again Bharat roared but was defeated. This was followed by wrestling and the two mighty pounced at each other. Then they jumped high like agile apes. Tied to encl ne BURG 10 After this, Bahubali roared. It appeared as if a cataclysm had struck and the earth had split. 16 de on Doggo eri oo bruge testno pritel

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All of a sudden Bahubali picked up Bharat in his hands and tossed him, like a ball, high in the sky. BHARAT CHAKRAVARTI The gods stationed in the sky rushed away. Seeing Bharat helplessly falling, Bahubali changed his mind Oh! What have I done? Bharat is my elder brother. If this fall shatters his body? NADA Bahubali spread his arms and caught falling Bharat in midair as a flower. The grief of defeat fueled Bharat's anger. Bahubali tried to pacify him O brave, stop grieving. You have not lost and I have not won. Come let's resume the contest, with fists now. UN 17

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BHARAT CHAKRAVARTI Mad with anger, Bharat hit at Bahubali's Bahubali at once followed suit and Bharat chest with his fist. fell unconscious on the ground. W Seeing Bharat fall, Bahubali got worried Oh! What have ! done in the heat of the moment? If something happens to my brother? Soon Bharat regained consciousness. He waved his mace and hit at Bahubali's head with all the force he could muster. Bahubali was thrust knee-deep into the ground. 910) His eyes were wet. He fanned Bharat with his scarf. 18

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BHARAT CHAKRAVARTI Bahubali pushed himself out, took his mace and hit at Bharat's head. Bharat was thrust in the ground up to his neck. Bharat now raised his hand and started swirling the disc weapon on his finger. It started emitting fire and sparks. Swirling the disc with great speed he launched it at Bahubali. Bharat had to apply all his strength to come out. Now his anger flamed like a hissing serpent. He thought Now I will have to decide to fight. I have to win over Bahubali whatever way I can. TER o KAD lovaya 19

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The disc reached Bahubali and spinning once around him returned to Bharat's finger." BHARAT CHAKRAVARTI Bahubali was filled with remorse. He raised his eyes to his raised fist # With this fist me destroy my ego. I will destroy the anger that drove me to this dastardly act. IN Piqued by this, Bahubali raised his fist and pounced like a hawk at Bharat. But as soon as he came near Bharat the stream of his thoughts took a turn. As a rule kinfolk are immune to disc-weapon. I will not leave him alive today. 254 Bahubali opened his raised fist, pulled out his hair, and said Hey! What am I about to do? For mere kingdom I am bent upon killing my own elder brother? Shameon me!! Oh, elder brother, I caused you so much path just for the kingdom. Please pardon me. 20

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BHARAT CHAKRAVARTI Rooted at the same spot Bahubali changed to This strange turn of events melted Bharat's the ascetic garb and started meditating in the pride. With bent head he paid homage to kayotsarg posture. The gods showered flowers. BahubaliHail you Bahubali, the Brother, you're a epitome of clemency. Your decision is blessed one. O brave, you are commendable. You have earned eternal great. An emperor's pride made fame in the three worlds. me inflict pain on you. Please pardon me. V IMMA 12 PAARD All present paid homage to Bahubali. Bharat returned to Ayodhya. Once Bharat went to pay homage to Bhagavan Rishabh Dev. When he saw his ninety eight brothers in ascetic garb, he was filled with remorse. He approached them to beg their pardon -- Brothers, the kingdom you have abandoned for my sake, I return it to you. Please enjoy all the stately pleasures without any apprehension. VENURUT 300000000 oogoooopoo S For Priva. Personal Use Only

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BHARAT CHAKRAVARTI The ascetics remained silent. Bhagavan Adishvar said O innocent king, they did not renounce their kingdoms out of fear. They did so due to detachment. Those who reject mundane pleasures, like excreta, never desire to get them back. He got an idea They must eat to maintain their body. I will serve them by offering food as alms. mannan. Bharat thought 22 When the brothers don't want anything, how do I serve them? Bharat at once arranged for five hundred carts filled with variety of freshly cooked savory dishes. He then requested the ascetics O www O brothers, please oblige me by accepting this food. 02 V

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Prabhu Adishvar explained Bharat King of gods, please tell me what to do with this food. BHARAT CHAKRAVARTI Indra was standing nearby. Bharat asked him O Bharat, the food intentionally prepared for them is not acceptable to ascetics. Chakravarti, distribute it among wise and accomplished people. Bharat was caught unawares What should I do with this large quantity of food. Take some more. Esli b Bharat invited all the detached and studious shravaks present there and offered them food with love and joy. 23 Eb Shift VANG He returned contented and happy to Ayodhya.

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BHARAT CHAKRAVARTI Once during his wanderings, Prabhu Adishvar arrived at Shatrunjaya mountain. It was a great mountain dense with trees, foliage. Numerous streams flowed there. There was an abundance of diverse animal life. Monkeys played around in the jungle and numerous peaks. Lions moved in and around caves. One day Bhagavan Rishabh Dev said to his first Ganadhar, Pundareek Swami Great sage, I am leaving this place. With ten million ascetics you should remain here. 72 ansa 60G M JAVY W Prabhu moved ahead. A few days later Ganadhar Pundareek Swami attained omniscience. Pundareek Swami asked with surprise This area has unique vibrations. Very soon you and all the ascetics with you Why so, will get liberated. Prabhu? After a lapse of some more days he and the ten million ascetics got liberated. For Privat24.ersonal Use Only

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BHARAT CHAKRAVARTI When chakravarti Bharat got the news, he went to Shatrunjaya and paying homage to the pilgrimage center he said When a place where just a single ascetic gets liberated becomes a pious spot of pilgrimage, what to say of that Teerth-raj" where ten million ascetics got liberated. 2 BODOC The chakravarti then gave instructions 44 Immediately Construct a grand gem inlaid temple at this pious pilgrimage center. Artisans worked day and night and constructed an amazing temple. Idols of Bhagavan Rishabh Dev and Pundareek Swami were installed there. Bharat came to see that huge temple.# CooooO Oh! How unique! How grand and beautiful this is. # Best among pilgrimage centers. #Since then this mountain is known as the first pilgrimage center. 0000G 25 nart

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BHARAT CHAKRAVARTI Bharat at once rushed bare feet towards Ashtapad. Thousands of men and women followed him. The road from Ayodhya to Ashtapad was filled with throngs of people. One day the guard of Ashtapad mountain came to Bharat chakravarti and informedSire, Prabhu What? Adishvar, along Prabhu is with ten thousand leaving ascetics, has taken us! the ultimate vow at the peak of the mountain. BE Before this massive congregation a spark of light emitted from Prabhu's body. Reaching Ashtapad, Bharat paid homage to Prabhu who was sitting still in the paryanka posture. Bharat chakravarti circumambulated Bhagavan and sat before him. Thousands of humans and innumerable gods offered their last homage and worshipped the Lord. INI 26

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BHARAT CHAKRAVARTI Everyone looked agape in astonishment. The king of Thousands of eyes shed tears. Bharat gods announced The first Tirthankar of chakravarti cried like a child. this Avasarpini, Bhagavan Rishabh Dev, has attained liberation. O Lord, your departure has made us orphan. A Indra consoled Bharat. Gods and humans together made a funeral pyre with sandal-wood. The earthly body of Prabhu was consumed by fire. At the spot of Prabhu's liberation Bharat got a grand temple constructed. At the main gate was engraved the name--Simha Nishadya Prasad. DWUN An eloquent description of Ashtapad Teerth is available in Acharya Hemchandra Suri's Trishashti Shalaka Purush Charitra, part I, verses 565-685. In this temple were installed four all-time-Jina images including that of Rishabhanan, 27 Jain and images of the 24 Tirthankars of this Avasarpinie All these were made of gemstones in colours and sizes.org associated with those Tirthankars.

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BHARAT CHAKRAVARTI One day, after taking his bath, chakravarti Bharat He came to the hall of mirrors and stood wore his divine dress. He then put a garland of fresh flowers on his neck and embellished his body before a full size mirror to appreciate his with ornaments. Now he thought own beauty. Just then he chanced to look! at his fingers Let me go to the hall of (mirrors and see how I look? Oh! What is this? The finger has a bare look. 44 He looked around Oh! The ring has fallen down. He raised his hand and looked at his fingers againDevoid of ornaments, the fingers look so dull. Is the beauty of the body due to ornaments Lalone? www For Private 28ersonal Use Only

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Bharat started thinking Without the ornaments is the body deprived of its grandeur? Let me see? BHARAT CHAKRAVARTI He lifted his crown from his head and looked into the mirror The head has also lost its grandeur. WMA Ice One after another he discarded all his ornaments and kept looking at the mirror. After discarding all his ornaments he finally observed his reflection SP09 The stream of Bharat's thoughts turned inwards and he started pondering over the ephemeral nature of the body This body, the store of excreta, has no beauty of its own. Everything is an illusion, a false imagination. Indeed, the body looks as bare as a tree without leaves. Is the outer embellishment the basis of this beauty? Do I pride upon just this illusion of beauty created by dress and ornaments? MO 29 . www.ainelibrary or

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BHARAT CHAKRAVARTI He thought Shifting from the worldly attitude, Bharat turned inward. As light spreads when the cloud shifts Entrapped within the fondness for kingdom, family from the sun, likewise the divine light of and my own body, I have omniscience made Bharat's inner world forgotten the self. My true self resplendent. is its ultimate form endowed with right knowledge, perception and bliss. 0.) The throne of Saudharmendra trembled. He viewed with the help of his Avadhi-jnana and saw Bharat-kewali meditating in his hall of mirrors. exe ON 10010 30 -

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BHARAT CHAKRAVARTI Indra at once came to the hall of mirrors with other Kewali Bharat pulled out five fistful gods and said, of his hair. O omniscient, please take the garb of ascetics to enable us to formally pay you our homage. He then wore the ascetic-garb and took the rajoharan* and other equipment provided by gods. Coming out of the hall of mirrors, Bharat Kewali proceeded to the garden. Thousands of humans followed him hailing. Gods and humans jointly celebrated the occasion of royal-sage Bharat's attaining omniscience. AAN Many kings and other worthies got initiated. # Ascetic-broom. 31 : brayag

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BHARAT CHAKRAVARTI After a long itinerant life as an omniscient, Bharat Kewali climbed the Ashtapad mountain. bis para He sat on a crystal boulder and took the ultimate vow. After concluding a month long fast he shed all the karmas and got liberated. THE END Zhong Bu Bu Bu Bu Bu Bu Bu Bu Bu Bu Bu Zhu Bu Bu Bu Bu Bu Bu Bu Bu Bu Bu Bu Bu Bu Bu Bu Bu Bu Bu Bu Bu Bu Bu Bu Zhan Si Lao Si Rui Si Zhi Fa Shi Shi Fei Shi Shi Di Wu Bu Bu Bu Bu Bu Bu Bu Zhan Chu Shi Zhan Chu Zhan Zhan Chu Neng Chu Na Si Di Na Li Si Ban Qi Shi Ming Ming Ming Ming Ming Ming Qi Zhong Ting Ting Ting Ting Ting Ting Ting Ting Ting Ting Ting Conclusion : The story of life of Bharat chakravarti gives us following inspirations As a part of his duty, one has to rule and indulge in politics as well. Even then one should lead a simple life filled with compassion and love and detached from mundane pleasures. Although he was forced to fight his brothers, Bharat genuinely hated war and always praised their sacrifice, altruism and discipline. When the mind is detached from mundane pleasures the purity of soul can be attained anywhere. Bharat chakravarti always worshiped sacrifice and detachment. He found the purpose of his life in the worship of Prabhu Adishvar. You 5555555555555555555555555Ming Si Te Cheng 2155Qi Ting Ting Ting Ting 32

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Is Wine Vegetarian ? Most probably, the answer is "no". Here is the of result of a study by carolina pyevich, for the vrg. 1920 Dear friends, Stob to an Sotto VOMTOTO Although wine usually contains a clay earth product, serves as another only grapes, yeast and a small amount popular fining agent. of sulphites, which are added and Organic protein agents are more created during fermentation, the likely to be used in the clarification processing of wine introduces small of premium wines which cost more amounts of substances not acceptable than $7 a bottle. o moat is to vegetarians and vegans. SED Egg whites from chicken eggs are Every wine is different and no used for red wine clarification. Wine uniform formula exists for producing makers in France (Burgundy) them. A clarifying or fining agent commonly utilize egg whites in their makes wine clear by removing production. Egg whites generally proteins from it. If left in the wine, clarify more expensive wines (above these proteins would denature and $15 a bottle) or French wines which form long molecular strands. That are expected to age. an soad silisis would result in wine that is either hazy Large producers of wine in the or has loose sediment floating in it. United States usually implement The agents eventually settle out of the potassium caseinate as a substitute for wine. Different proteins serve as eggs. Whole milk and casein are two clarifying agents depending upon both other possible fining agents in some the type of wine and the desired flavor. red wines. Some clarifiers are animal-based Gelatin can clarify either white or products, while others are earth-based. red wine or beer. Gelatin pulls Common animal-based agents include suspended material out of wine and egg whites, milk, casein, gelatin and less expensive wines may use this isinglass. Gelatin is derived from the method. skin and connective tissue of pigs and Isinglass is used to fine selected cows. Isinglass is prepared from the white wines. Germany is one of the bladder of the sturgeon fish. Bentonite, main countries that uses this

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as Kosher if it contained egg whites or if the gelatin were completely removed from the final product. Paper is another agent sometimes used to The most popular substance used to remove the proteins of domestically clarify Kosher wine, as the impurities adhere to paper. produced white wines is bentonite, the silica clay. It is used to fine most inexpensive wines. technique. Some American wineries also use isinglass to clarify white wine or chardonnay. Another fining agent of concern to vegetarians is blood. Although blood of large mammals may serve as a clarifier in some Old Mediterranean countries, it use is forbidden in United States and France. niw box fol Both the clarifying agents and the removed proteins coagulate on the bottom of the wine tank or barrel, from where they are removed. The ingredient list will not state the clarifier because it is removed from the final product. Kosher wine is a speciality item and it is produced directly for the Kosher market Kosher wines may be more likely to avoid the use of the animal-based clarifying agents, but not all do so. The Union of Orthodox Jewish Congregations stated that a wine could theoretically be certified bejook sar aidh one al vostres vered Alcohol also causes diseases, it affects your brain and your behavior Alcohol causes cirrhosis of the liver, oral and oesophageal cancers, hemorrhagic strokes, malnutrition, accidents and suicides. Alcohol injures every cell it touches. With every drink, you lose 10,000 brain cells. Those cells may be most vital ones for you....nt Hae you ever experienced, that a bo very few little glitches bring a whole computer operation to a screeching halt or 'crash' ? Anger, hatred, 'ust, greed or any emotion reasonably controlled under normal circumstances may find free rain when one is 'under the influence'. How can you tell band what a man will do when he's drunk? and-true rebutent ang and Gaugleg dism adi moit hevneb ei nits Jai Jinendra monds 2giq asigaral Pramoda Chitrabhanu conj.eliyad most bengong ancianial 29705 festino dei nogune ad to sbbald Doig

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dama patra osa binda - Irrsibband (1) This life is transient like a yellow leaf of a tree. It falls down as green leaves-new sprouts (child) originate. (2) Dew-drops at the tip of grass shine like pearls for a few time but as the rays of sun-light touch them, they dried up. Such momentary is the human life. (Uttaradhyayan Sutra Chapter 10 Couplets 1-2) - Picture taken from ILLUSTRATED UTTARADHYAYAN SUTRA, Editor : Shri Amar Muni Jain Education internauonal Foral & Personal Use Only wher