Hemchandracharya Diwakar Chitrakatha 040

Author(s): Nityanandsuri, Chidanandmuni, Shreechand Surana
Publisher: Mahavir Seva Trust Mumbai
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KALIKALA SARVAJNA HEM-CHANDRACHARYA After Bhagavan Mahavir, many great, commanding, scholarly and altruistic acharyas have enriched Jain tradition. Amongst these the name of Acharya Shri Hem-chandra Suri is written in golden letters. Acharya Shri Hem-chandra Suri was a great man endowed with unique qualities. He was an accomplished scholar of Shrut (Jain scriptures). He enriched the storehouse of knowledge with his authentic and everlasting contributions on a variety of subjects including grammar, lexicography, dialectics, poetry, poetics, yoga, logic, and history. He was an ocean of knowledge. Besides this he enhanced the glory of Jain order by bringing Siddharaj and Kumarpal, the kings of Gujarat, under his influence and infusing love for Jainism in them. He brought about refreshing and revolutionary changes in religious, social and political fields. As a token of his respect for the unique talents of Hem-chandracharya, King Kumarpal of Gujarat honoured him with the title 'Kalikal Sarvajna'. King Siddharaj, a devotee of Shiva, always respected his scholarship, moral stature, impartiality, religious tolerance, liberalism and attitude of assimilation. His contribution towards spread of ahimsa in western India is considered unparalleled. Also, his contributions in revitalizing art, literature and culture will continue to influence centuries to come. His was the period of all-round progress of the state of Gujarat. To cover the life of this towering personality in one volume of picture stories was not possible. Therefore we have spread it in two volumes. The second volume will also be published soon. The effort of presenting important and inspiring events in the lives of Acharya Shri Hem-chandra Suri and King Kumarpal in a nut-shell in this picture story has been done by Acharya Shrimad Vijaya Nityanand Suri ji. M. We are indebted to him. -Shrichand Surana 'Saras' Written by : Acharya Shrimad Vijaya Nityanand Suri Editor : Managing Editors : Translator : Muni Chidanand Vijaya Dr. Mansukhbhai Jain, Sanjay Surana Surendra Bothara PUBLISHERS MAHAVIR SEVA TRUST A-7, SAGAR NIWAS, 1ST FLOOR, OFF MANCHHUBHAI ROAD, MALAD (E), MUMBAI-400 097. PH. (O) 8811397, (R) 8892121 FEDERATION OF JAIN ASSOCIATIONS IN NORTH AMERICA (JAINA) C/O DR. P.B. GADA, 4410, 50TH STREET, LUBBOCK, TEXAS-79414 (U.S.A.). PH. 806-793-8555 SHREE DIWAKAR PRAKASHAN A-7, AWAGARH HOUSE, OPP. ANJNA CINEMA, M.G. ROAD, AGRA-282 002. PH. : (0562) 351165 M w W male personal use only www.alembrarynony

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AYXANDAMANO MITH AMLAVIAR A JAMOA KALIKALA SARVAJNA HEM CHANDRACHARYA In Gujarat's Dhandhuka city lived merchant Chachig and his wife Pahinidevi. One night Pahinidevi saw a dreamTwo beautiful hands are approaching her. Pahini! See, I am giving you a divine gem. Pahini extended her hands and the goddess put the gem in her palms. CACAON Pahini took that gem to Gurudev Shri Devachandra Suri Gurudev please accept this gem. Gurudev took the gem from Pahini.

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KALIKALA SARVAJNA HEM CHANDRACHARYA In the morning a neighbour came and said Pahini came to the upashraya# she told Acharyashri Sister Pahini, I have about her dream. Acharyashri pondered for a moment heard that Acharya Shri and said - Devachandra Suri is in Sister! You will be blessed town. Would you come with a gem-like son. You for paying homage? gave that gem to me; this means that your son will be my disciple. Certainly Please wait, I will just get ready. In due course Pahini gave birth to a son* Chachig celebrated the birth and his sister named the child This child will be called Changadev. See, the face of the child glows like the moon BOBO # Ascetic-hostel. #Kartik Shukla 15th, 1145 V. 2

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KALIKALA SARVAJNA HEM CHANDRACHARYA Changadev went to school when he was about five One day Changadev accompanied his mother on her way to years old. The teacher was pleased with his modesty pay homage to Shri Devachandra Suri. Acharyashri was goand prudence - ing around the image of Bhagavan. Pahini also stood and recited a panegyric. Suddenly naughty Changadev went and Merchant, one sat on Gurudev's mattress. day your son will become a great man. Such modesty and prudence?! TAN IQ TUYU One day Gurudev told merchant Chachig - When Gurudev and Pahini Saw this, Changadev giggled. Acharyashri also laugned and said - Sister! Do you remember your dream? See, your beloved son has innocently taken my seat. Now you should give him to me. Gurudev, may your words come true Merchant, your son is very lucky. Merchant, you will also have to abandon attachment to make my words come true. He is a diamond and you should give him to a jeweler. What you say... Gurudev, 1 will first ask Changadev. Pahini remained silent

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KALIKALA SARVAJNA HEM CHANDRACHARYA One day Chachig was having food with Changadev. He asked the child - Very much Son, do you I feel like like Gurudev? living with You will not have mother there. You will him. have to study and walk bare feet s Father, mother says that God cannot be found without hardships. I want to find God in spite of all the hardships. 3563183 Next day merchant Chachig took Changadev to Devachandra Suri - Gurudev, he likes your company. Please keep him with you, Gurudev went to Khambhat along with Changadev. One day Udayan, the prime minister of Gujarat came to see Gurudev. When he saw Changadev reading he asked -- Gurudev! Who Minister, he is a is this child? prodigal child. He He reads is the son of scriptures at merchant Chachig this age? of Dhandhuka. And Changadev stayed with Devachandra Suri.

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Would he get initiated? KALIKALA SARVAJNA HEM CHANDRACHARYA The minister said with joy If he does so, would you host the initiation ceremony? And one day Changadev was initiated ceremoniously. From today he will be MANANICAL known as Muni Somachandra, ABOUT TEN YEARS LATER One day Acharyashri was teaching his Disciples. He said Ganadhar Gautam Swami was endowed with all knowledge. He knew in finite meanings of each word and infinite alternatives of every meaning. 2 #[Saturday, Magh Shukla 14, 1154 V. at the age of 9 years.] 5 Gurudev, I will be lucky if you ensure that I get this opportunity.

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Muni Somachandra asked - Gurudev, is it not possible to acquire such glow of knowledge now? KALIKALA SARVAJNA HEM CHANDRACHARYA Gurudev, please Why not, but that show me the path. I would require want to have a dip very difficult in the ocean of endeavour knowledge Son, the active seat of Saraswati, the goddess of learning is in Kashmir. You can attain your goal if you go there, worship and invoke Saraswati. Muni Somachandra pondered for some time - I can submit my whole life for acquir ing knowledge. Kashmir is not too far. After serious deliberation Muni Somachandra said to GurudevGurudev, I wish to go Son, in my mind I see a glimpse to Kashmir to invoke of your illustrious future. You will goddess Saraswati. be the instrument of boundless Please give your spread of the glory of the Order of blessings. Jina and scriptural knowledge. At an auspicious moment, under the directions of Gurudev, Muni Somachandra left for Kashmir with a junior ascetic. On their way to Kashmir they arrived at Khambhat city. ) C( O ) ) CEBIDPP ESTRE COOOO 3592 #The ancient pilgrim place called Stambhan,

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KALIKALA SARVAJNA HEM CHANDRACHARYA Outside Khambhat was an ancient Jain temple named Ujjayantavatar. The ascetics stayed at a nearby place. Muni Somachandra was inspired by quietude of the night - To invoke Wearing a clean dress Muni Somachandra went inside the temple, Saraswati I will spread his mattress, sat down and started meditating. start my meditation today itself in this temple. OCE At midnight goddess Saraswati appeared - Son, your devotion has pleased me. You need not go to Kashmir. I grant you the power to become an accomplished scholar. May you gain all knowledge A glowing orb surrounded Muni Somachandra's face. Filled with joy he returned with his associate to Gurudev. Son, use your Gurudev with your blessings unique talent and intelligence for could please Saraswati Devi in promotion of the one night with my worship. She Order of the Jina has granted me my desire. And the goddess disappeared. Muni Somachandra started his creative writing.

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KALIKALA SARVAJNA HEM CHANDRACHARYA Once Acharya Devachandra came to Nagpur with his disciples. Ascetics Somachandra and Virchandra went to seek alms. They came to a huge mansion. In the large courtyard merchant Dhanad, his wife Yashoda, their four sons, four daughters-in-law and grand-children were making a thick mixture of flour and salt in water and drinking it. Muni Somachandra asked his companion - Sir, the merchant has this palatial mansion and still the members of his family live in such misery. Why? This is the curse of time. Once a billionaire, today he drinks poor man's soup in earthen pots and passes his time. 2000 VURUTURUN You find him to be poor? See, in that corner of his house there are heaps of gold and silver coins. I tell the truth, Munivar. To me this merchant seems to be a miser not poor. How can one having heaps of gold coins in his house be called poor? MU Muni Virchandra looked at Muni Somachandra in surprise - Junior Muni, what are you saying? MUJOUW

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XA KALIKALA SARVAJNA HEM CHANDRACHARYA When Dhanad heard the two ascetics talk, he humbly asked Maharaj, what is this you say about gold coins? AOONOO NMY The merchant touched Muni Somachandra's feetGurudev! Please spare this ill fated person. Don't make fun of me. Where are gold coins? This is a heap of coal The merchant explained Of course I once filled these pitchers with gold and silver coins and buried. But turn of fate reduced them to coal. Are you calling this heap of coal, gold and silver coins? Muni Virchandra said Frater The junior Muni asks that how come you drink poor man's soup when you have heaps of coins in your house? What is the matter? Merchant your luck has taken a tum. A glance from Muni Somachandra has transformed the coal back to gold.

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KALIKALA SARVAJNA HEM CHANDDACHARYA He went and saw. The pitchers filled with gold He accompanied the ascetics to the upashraya and silver coins. Gurudev, my gold and silver coins had turned into coal. The miracle glance of your disciple turned them back to gold. Merchant, such is the influence of spiritual practices OS LOOD Me BOOXORUCOVASYONU The merchant returned and fell at the feet of the two ascetics. Please tell me where should I use this gold? Religion begets merit and merit begets wealth. Therefore use your wealth to promote religion Merchant Dhanad spent a part of that gold to construct a temple of Bhagavan Mahavir. After this Acharya Devachandra came to Patan. One day an elderly person came and paid homa ge to him. Maharaj, great scholars of mantra and exponents of other miraculous powers have assembled in Gaud country. Please come there. Your presence will benefit the people After the man left, Muni Somachandra requested Acharyashri -- Gurudev, if you permit I wish to go to Gaud country. 10

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Acharyashri Yes, I have an inkling that the visit will benefit you. KALIKALA SARVAJNA HEM CHANDRACHARYA Muni Somachandra studied his face and said Revered one, we would be honoured if you stay with us. He told Devendra Suri I feel that this is some great man with miraculous powers. Getting permission, Muni Somachandra left for Gaud country with his companion Devendra Suri. Some days later they came to Kheralu and stayed in an upashraya. Next evening an impressive elderly person came there. He had a serene smiling face with bright eyes. He asked Yes, same here. Sages, can I spend the night here? The old man asked BOURDAINE Where are you going? 11 To the Gaud country for special studies.

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KALIKALA SARVAJNA HEM CHANDRACHARYA The old man - TIT Why do you need to go so far? I have all the knowledge about special powers. I will be happy to give it all to able seekers like, you. Just take me to Girnar. ( 2013 All right. We will leave for Girnar in the morning. CXXC 00 more OOOOO CELECO When they got up next morning they witnessed a strange scene. Around them were high mountain peaks and lush green trees. Pleasant wind was blowing. Muni Somachandra said - Where have we come? Has some miraculous power brought us here? And where is that old man? VITO2 I feel that we have come to Girnar moun tain. LO 12

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KALIKALA SARVAJNA HEM CHANDRACHARYA Suddenly with a divine glow a goddess appeared. Both the ascetics looked agape. The goddess said - I am the protecting goddess of the order. Your lofty merits have caused me to bring you here. This is the place of nirvana of Bhagavan Neminath. I will give you some divine mantras and herbs. You should memorize these. Using these you will be able to work for the promotion of Jain religion and also protect the devotees. The goddess gave mantras to the two ascetics. Muni Somachandra practiced and became accomplished in their use. But Devendra Suri forgot after some days. They then returned to Patan. One day Acharyashri invited the Patan Sangh (religious organi- zation) and said - An imposing person like Muni Somachandra can achieve great success in popularizing the Jain religion. I want to award him the status of acharya Certainly Gurudev. It is a brilliant idea. The Jain Sangh organized the investiture ceremony. In the presJence of thousands of devotees Acharyashri Devachandra Suri announce Muni Somachandra has a pure glow like the moon and like gold (hem) he enhances the glory of the Jain order. Therefore, since this day I pronounce that Muni Somachandra be called Acharya Hem-chandra. Thousands of Voices uttered in unison - May the new acharya Shri Hem-chandra Suri be victorious! (Vaishakh Shukla 3rd, 1166 V.] 13

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KALIKALA SARVAJNA HEM CHANDRACHARYA In those days in Patan, King Jaisingh Siddharaj of Gujarat, a powerful and ambitious ruler of the Chaulukya clan, was expanding his empire by conquering neighbouring states. He also conquered king Yashovarman (Bhoj) of Malava. Patan city was celebrating this victory. On this occasion Siddharaj respectfully invited Acharya Shri Hem-chandra Suri to seek his blessings. Besides many kings and courtiers, prominent sages of all religions also came to this assembly. Many kings and courtiers brought expensive gifts for Siddharaj. With the valuable diamonds, pearls, and other things brought from Malava, numerous gold-work manuscripts from King Bhoj's library were also on display. King Siddharaj said - Malava country has excelled in fields of art, culture, and literature. Our Gujarat is second to none in wealth and bravery, but I want that Gujarat also enhances its glory in the fields of art and literature. Is it possible? The king took a manuscript in hand and said - This is 'Sarasvati Kanthabharan", the Sanskrit Grammar written by King Bhoj Can some scholar from Gujarat write such grammar? The assembled scholars looked at each other. Breaking the silence, Hem-chandracharya said - King! There is no dearth of scholars in Gujarat. I can write a better grammar WINTE VW 14

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Siddharaj was elated Of course Gurudev, nothing is beyond your capabilities. Such work would add to my glory, your fame and public benefit. KALIKALA SARVAJNA HEM CHANDRACHARYA The state will provide you all facilities. Please tell what you want. But King, reference books would be needed for this. The king sent some scholars to Kashmir. They brought eight voluminous works on grammar. Hemchandracharya started composing new grammar. WET Kashmir has been the center of Sanskrit learning. Get copies of all available grammars from libraries there. After one year a shravak [Jain layman] came to Siddharaj - Sire, working hard for one year, Acharyashri has completed his new grammar. 17081 15 Great, in so short a period! What is the title? CAR

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KALIKALA SARVAJNA HEM CHANDRACHARYA The King Orderd Acharyashri has informed that he has named it "Siddha Hemchandra Shabdanushasan'. It contains about a hundred and twenty five thousand couplets The book may be brought to the court with due honour. 102 Following the king's instructions, a golden throne was placed on the state elephant and a pearl-umbrella was fitted on it. The book was placed on the throne in a golden plate. On both sides two young women swung whisks. Accompanied by thousands of people the book was brought to the court in a procession CLUDE TE Rain a D -

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AGO KALIKALA SARVAJNA HEM CHANDRACHARYA The king proclaimed - The revered Acharya has made Gujarat's glory immortal by writing this unique grammar. This grammar should be taught in all schools in Gujarat. Sire! For this, copies of the book and scholars should be pre pared first. On the King's instructions many scholars were taught the new grammar and 300 transcribers were employed to make copies of the book. Thus the work of creating a good and complete grammar was accomplished. Siddharaj gifted copies of the book to heads of every religious sect. He also sent copies throughout the country and also to Iran, THE PROPHECY Shrilanka, and Nepal. King Siddharaj had no child. He went to numerous pilgrimages; asked many astrologers; resorted to yantra, mantra, tantra, etc. but his wish was not fulfilled. One day he revealed his mental agony before Hemchandracharya - Gurudev, will I be blessed with a son or not? Who will rule Gujarat after me? Please solve this riddle.

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KALIKALA SARVAJNA HEM CHANDRACHARYA Acharyashri remained silent. But on further persuasion he meditated. He invoked goddess Ambika - What do you want? Due to intense sinful karmas of his past birth he cannot get a son? Acharyashri told Siddharaj - King! You are not destined to have a son, Then who will rule Gujarat after him? Gurudev, who then will rule the state after me? Bhagavati, will the king of Gujarat get a son or not? According to the goddess, Tribhuvanpal's son Kumarpal will ascend the throne. 18 Tribhuvanpal's son Kumarpal. He will be very brave and equally religious as well. Whol That Kumarpal. No! I will I never allow that.

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Acharyashri KALIKALA SARVAJNA HEM CHANDRACHARYA King, what is destined ought to be accepted. It is not wise to worry about what is not possible. No! No! I will apprehend that rogue and put him in prison. KUMARPAL Returning to the palace Siddharaj ordered his spies Mularaj, a brave king of Gujarat, started the Chaulukya dynasty. After him brave, wise and generous rulers like Chamundarai, Durlabharaj, and Bhimdev added to the glory of Gujarat. King Bhimdev had two queens. The son of the senior queen was Ksh.amaraj and that of the junior queen was Karna. Kshemaraj was the king of Dadhisthali and Karna was that of Patan. Karna's son Jaisingh Siddharaj ascended the throne of Patan and Kshemaraj's son Devaprasad became the ruler of Dadhisthali. Devaprasad was succeeded by his son Tribhuvanpal. Tribhuvanpal was a brave and popular ruler. The name of his beautiful, virtuous, and righteous wife was Kashmira Devi. She had three sons Mahipal, Kirtipal, and Kumarpal. Even as a child, Kumarpal was intelligent, brave and chivalrous. He was also very generous. Although ambitious, he new to contain himself. To face dangers, fight injustice and immorality, and work for public welfare was his second nature. He got married to a princess named Bhopal Devi. Siddharaj and Tribhuvanpal had cordial relations and they visited each other. However, Kumarpal was very sensitive to his self respect. His bravery, fearlessness, and arrogance made Siddharaj apprehensive and cautious towards him. 19 Arrest and bring Kumarpal dead or alive. Habi THE CHAULUKYA DYNASTY Chamundaraya Durlabharaj Bhimadeva Mularaja Mahipal Kshemaraj Karna T Devaprasad Jaisingh Siddharaj Tribhuvanpal T Kirtipal Kumarpal.

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KALIKALA SARVAJNA HEM CHANDRACHARYA During that period Kumarpal came in contact with Acharya As soon as Kumarpal reached his Shri Hem-chandra Suri. The acharya studied his radiant face place he was informed - and lines on his palm. Kumar, Siddharaj's spies are looking Son, you have a bright future but your present around to arrest you. is fraught with dangers Gurudev, I have touched and hardships. your pious feet. Now no Acharyashri storm can disturb me. Acharyashri warned him warned to be careful. me in advance. Acharyashri warned him to be careful. Kumarpal disguised himself and went into the jungles alone. Afraid of his life and hiding into jungles he once wandered into Khambhat. He sat on a platform outside a Jain temple. When a lady came out of the temple he asked - Kumarpal was relieved to hear this. He silently joined the crowd. Why that large crowd there? SES DURRATO You don't know? Acharya Shri Hemchandra Suri is giving a discourse. 20

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KALIKALA SARVAJNA HEM CHANDRACHARYA At the end of the discourse when the crowd dispersed, At this point an elderly person came there. Kumarpal came to Acharyashri alone. Acharyashri saw Acharyashri said as if some brilliant gem was wrapped in dirty clothes. His penetrating gaze at once recognized that radiant face. He lifted his hand to bless - You recognize him? The prime minister of Dharmalabh!* When did you come? Gujarat, Udayan Gurudev, one may gain religiosity only if he is out of troubles. I wander around to save my life. Not even a morsel has entered my mouth for seven days. Is it my fate to burn this way in the fire of miseries? Udayan stared at Kumarpal and tried to recognize him. Acharyashri said -- Kumarpal! Soon you will become the king of Gujarat. Kumar, the words of a yogi are never false. Gurudev! My condition is worst than a beggar today. What you say appears to be impossible. 21 # A term of general blessing uttered by a Jain ascetic. It means may you gain religiosity.

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KALIKALA SARVAJNA HEM CHANDRACHARYA Then he told his disciple -- Kumarpal uttered with joy - Take a piece of On Margshirsh Gurudev! If your Son, Jain ascetics neither take paper and write - Krishna 4th, 1199 V. prophecy comes true ! kingdoms nor do they become Kumarpal will be will submit my whole kings. But when you become a king crowned. kingdom at your feet. It you should promote the spread of is you who will become Jain religion in the world and the king of kings, enforce following of ahimsa conduct in every household. Acharyashri gave one paper to Kumarpal and another to Udayan. Then Hem-chandracharya told minister Udayan - Minister, please help Kumarpal in his adversity Minister Udayan brought Kumarpal to his house. After taking his bath and eating, Kumarpal said - Minister, I have bathed after months and eaten after several days. I want to take rest now. Certainly prince. You are safe here. Kumarpal lived in the cellar of the minister's mansion. 22

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One day the spies and soldiers of Siddharaj came to the residence of the prime minister We have received instructions from the king that Kumarpal is hiding in Khambhat, therefore search, every inch of Khambhat.. 150 KALIKALA SARVAJNA HEM CHANDRACHARYA Fift Ke Follow the king's order and search every house in Khambhat. The soldiers left the prime minister's house and started searching every other house. The spies came to the upashraya also. There is no one here. Even after extensive search they could not find Kumarpal. During the night the minister brought Kumarpal to Acharyashri and explained the situation. Acharyashri took him to a cellar. Prince, get down into this cellar. He then closed the door and covered it with a heap of books. ATKUS A few days later minister Udayan gave some money to Kumarpal and said Prince, this is the opportunity. Please go far away from here. Kumarpal once again went into jungles. Veelt dan 23

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KALIKALA SARVAJNA HEM CHANDRACHARYA Roaming around in jungles for many days, Kumarpal one day came to Patan to meet his sister Premal Devi. His brother-in-law, Krishnadev, was a commander in the army of Patan. He told Kumarpal 8927 man Prince, you have come at an opportune time. Maharaj Siddharaj is on the death bed. You are free to stay here now. A week later Kumarpal the king of Gujarat. Siddharaj died and Minister, I want to got to pay homage to my great benefactor Gurudev. TO [Marga-shirsh Krishna 4th, 1199 V.] May King Kumarpal be victorious! Some days later Hem-chandracharya came to Patan. When king Kumarpal got the news he said to minister Udayan 52 the council of ministers made brave Cads 24

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KALIKALA SARVAJNA HEM CHANDRACHARYA With great devotion Kumarpal went to see Hem-chandracharya. His eyes brimming with tears of gratitude. He said - Gurudev, please y King, If you want take this kingdom to repay my and honour me. favours do two How else can | things. 03 repay your favours? OOO QAYNARD First, have faith and belief in the religion of Jineshvar. Second, eradicate violence and vices from your Kingdom Gurudev, I will do as you say By family background king Kumarpal was a devotee of Shiva. He leaned towards ahimsa and devotion for Jina due to his coming in contact with Acharya Shri Hemchandra Suri. He was highly influenced by the generous and altruistic ideals of Acharyashri. Many of his difficult problems were solved by the yogic powers of Hem-chandracharya whose absolute selfless attitude made the king his strong devotee. When he sought the path of his well-being, Hem-chandracharya told him about two things only -- devotion for the Jina and the path of ahimsa. Inspired by his devotion for the Jina, Kumarpal constructed many grand and beautiful temples. In Patan city he constructed a beautiful Jain temple where a hundred inches tall image of Bhagavan Neminath was installed and consecrated by Acharya Shri Hemchandra Suri. In memory of his father the king named this temple as Tribhuvanpal Chaitya. 25

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AYRA One day while Kumarpal was sitting in his court some pujaris (temple-priests) from Devapattan came. After greetings they submitted Sire, the ancient wooden temple of Somanath Mahadev is in ruins. It needs rennovation. KALIKALA SARVAJNA HEM CHANDRACHARYA at lu loni bb 18 8503 The officers started the work at once. Rest assured, I will take up this pious project. M adi and all The king bid farewell to the pujaris after rewarding them with clothes and omaments. He then called his officers 26 iv bris Oberb One day Kumarpal was talking to Hem chandracharya Gurudev, two years have passed but the construction work of the temple is not progressing well. Do something so that this pious work is accomplished without any problems. airl of 03 DUD The repair and reconstruction of the Somanath Mahadev temple should be completed soon. King, for success in some great mission one has to take some pious resolve, 60 ana isqris

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MOTO far AY KALIKALA SARVAJNA HEM CHANDRACHARYA Gurudev, please tell me what vow should, I take? A few days later the king got the news Sire, the construc tion of the temple is complete. Take the vow of renouncing meat and alcohol as long as the construction is not completed Great, a great work has been accomplished with the blessings of Acharyashri. The king joined his palms and said p bers 27 odo-m even D 2nue etlife 2008 ritien Gurudev, I accept both the vows. 00000 Tou Modras 00

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Some jealous Brahmins were filled with envy at this praise. They said JUUU Sire, he whom you have accepted as your guru will neither behold the image of your god nor will he offer salutations to Somanath. KALIKALA SARVAJNA HEM CHANDRACHARYA Next day Kumarpal went to Hem-chandracharya Gurudev, with your blessings the construc tion work at Somanath temple has been concluded. Now I want to go for the pilgrimage. Would you kindly come with me. All right. I will see. King, to go for a pilgrimage is a boon. I will certainly come. -28

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Kumarpal asked KALIKALA SARVAJNA HEM CHANDRACHARYA Gurudev, should I send palanquins or chariots for you? After these pilgrimages, Acharyashri arrived at Devapattan in time. On the day of the consecration ceremony the chief state-priest, Bhava Vrihaspati requested Acharyashri, please recite a panegyric for Bhagavan Somanath Of course Hem-chandracharya at once composed a panegyric and recited Mahadeva (great god) is he who has conquered the great (maha) adversary in the form of extreme attachment, extreme aversion, and extreme fondness Fand also the passions No. We move on feet only. I will join you at Devapattan after pilgrimage of Shatrunjaya and Girnar. 29 510 P

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KALIKALA SARVAJNA HEM CHANDRACHARYA He then continued to sing in his melodious voice- After the worship the king Whose attachment" etc, that are the came to the main hall of germinating media of the seed of the temple with mundane rebirths, have become Great! extinct, to that super sou submit my Gurudev, what Acharyashri. He sat at his namaskar, mayhe be Brahma, a beautiful feet and said Vishnu, Shiva, or Jina. panegyric. A great deity like Mahadev, a great teacher like you, and a seeker of fundamentals like me, all three are present here. Tell me which is the true deity and what is the true religion? Acharyashri meditated for a few moments and said -- I will give you the answer by invoking this very deity and allowing you to see him in person. I will start my meditation and you should continue to sprinkle incense in the fire. Acharyashri became still in his meditation. The hall was filled with clouds of smoke. Lamps got extinguished and it became dark. Suddenly Lord Shiva appeared from the radiant Linga. The room was filled with brilliant light. # Aversion, lust, anger, illusion greed etc. 30

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KALIKALA SARVAJNA HEM CHANDRACHARYA With rapt devotion the king continued to look at the divine form of Lord Shiva. A divine sound resonated in his ears Kumarpal! You have curiosity about religion? Have faith in the words of the Surishvar. All your wishes will be fulfilled. Lord Shiva disappeared. The king opened his eyes Gurudev, I feel as if I saw some divine dream. My pilgrimage has been successful. 31

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KALIKALA SARVAJNA HEM CHANDRACHARYA After this pilgrimage the devotion of king Kumarpal for Hemchandracharya became more profound. He requested Acharyashri You inspired me to take the vow of abandoning meat and wine and that brought my incomplete things to conclusion. Now I want to abandon these for life. I also want to condone for the sins committed by consuming these in my ignorance King, get thirty two Jina temples constructed in order to condone your sins. One day Kumarpal asked minister Vagbhat - We should completely eradicate vices like consumption of meat and alcohol from our state. Fill the minds of people with hatred for these vices, Underguidance of Acharyashri, He got 24 Tirthankar temples and eight temples of different deities including Shrut Devi constructed. The minister got seven effigies made and took them out in a strange procession. Seeing this strange display, hundreds of people abandoned these vices. Exile them! 1. those who eat meat, 2. those who drink alcohol, 3. those who gamble, 4. those who hunt animals, 5. those who steal, 6. those who torture women, 7. those who sell girls. Read in second part about the contributions made by Kumarpal towards propagation of the religion of ahimsa while enhancing the wealth and glory of Gujarat with the blessings of Acharyashri. 32 Deport them!

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101 Reasons WHY I'M A WHY I'M A Vegetarian contd. 36. Cattle grazing has destroyed lush According to U.S. Congressman Dick Armey ecosystems all across the North American of Texas, our nation's "farm cartel", much the continent. Because of the vast amount of creation of the House Agriculture Committee, space needed for ranching, large wild is like "a 350-pound man on a life-support animals forced, with the help of government system." His accessment of the government policy, on to marginal habitats where they die subsidies to agribusiness ?: "welfare to the out. Wholesale extermination of predators to rich." cattle, at taxpayers' expense, also continues 40. Factory-farmed animals contain a much as unabated, which only serves to allow "pest" | 30 times more saturated fat than yesterday's animals to proliferate. Tax dollars then go to free-range, pasture-raised animals. poison the "pests" which leads insect 41. Nearly half the fish tested in a 6 month populations to rise, prompting government investigation by Consumers Union were sponsored spraying of insecticides. In found to be contaminated by bacteria from addition, according to the GAO, livestock human or animal feces, suspected to be the raising is the primary reason for the result of poor sanitation practices in one or elimination or endangerment of plant species more points along the fish handling process. in the U.S. 42. In the barnyard of yesteryear, a sow gave 37. The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition birth to 6 piglets a year. Today's sow gives and the Food and Nutrition Board birth to 20 with the industry working on 45. recommend that eating a mere 2.5% to 6% Now we have "embryo transfer" where sows, of one's calories as protein adequately by hormone injection, produce large amount satisfies protein requirements. It is almost of eggs which are fertilized artificially by impossible to get below 9% with an ordinary semen from genetically desirable boars. vegetarian diet. Today's average American Embryos are surgically removed and excessively eats 28% of his or her calories implanted into other sows. The stress on our as animal protein and an additional 12% as "super-sow" from repeatedly being cut up and non-animal protein. sewn back will kill her prematurely. Similar 38. About 98% of all milk is produced with factory methods are employed in the beef industry. methods in the U.S. Today's factory cow is 43. Cow's milk is meant for calves, not humans. fed dangerous levels of hormones to produce Even at a time of most rapid growth, an two to three times more milk than yesterday's infant's natural protein needs are low. Human pasture cow. After about four years, the milk contains only 5% of its calories as hormones no longer work and the Slaughter protein. An infant doubles in size in 180 days. day will end the agony of mostly solitary, In contrast, cow's milk is 15% protein by intense confinement where our friend has calorie, with newborn calves doubling in size never seen a blade of grass. A cow naturally in only 47 days. lives 20 years. 44. At most stockyards around the country sick 39. Cattle graze "on the house" on public lands and crippled animals brought in by ranchers in the U.S. Though the market rate for the will quickly and humanely be euthanized. At right to graze is about $ 6.40 to $ 9.50 per many, however, cruelty can be a regular month per cow, many government permit occurrence. So called "downers" may lie holders pay less than $2 per month per cow. suffering for days until they are dragged by

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chain to their slaughter. The tragedy is that an animal can legally be kept in agony, sick or with broken bones, simply because alive it will fetch a higher price for a rancher. 45. Fifteen million pounds of antibiotics are used in animal production every year. In 1988, animal drug sales came to $2.5 billion. 46. Meat industry apologists claim that livestock do not compete with humans for edible food because they live on forage humans cannot eat. In fact, 70% of all the grain produced in the U.S. is fed to livestock. 47. Animal health in the farm of old came from exercise, sunlight and freedom to pack or root in the soil. Today, animals are packed indoors and barely kept alive with drugs and vitamin injections. The battle against bacteria in the factory farm shed is a constant concern. Misting the animals with insecticides has become routine. In the chicken house, the birds are fed chemicals to control flies which stay active in their droppings, able to kill larvae. 48. The great Ogallala Aquifer, which supplies the nation's bread basket with water, is being pumped dry, primarily due to agribusiness growing grain to feed livestock. Spanning over 8 midwestern states with an area three times the size of the state of New York, this natural blessing from the last Ice Age may be gone in 30 years. 49. Meat contains approximately 14 times more pesticides than plant foods; dairy products contain 5-1/2 times more pesticides than plant foods. 50. There are 20-30 thousand animal drugs currently in use. As many as 90% have not been approved by the FDA. 51. The Physicians Committee for Responsible To be contd......... Content Courtesy: Pamela Teisler Medicine, a group of 3,000 physicians, came out in 1991 with the "New Four Food Groups". They are: fruit, vegetables, whole grains and legumes. Meat, poultry, fish, nuts, seeds and oils have been termed "optional" foods, not considered necessary for health. 52. With every one of their natural instincts restricted and unfulfilled, pigs in today's factories will take to "tail-biting". Insane, bored and frustrated, these naturally intelligent and playful creatures may be driven to gnawing neurotically on one another's pig tails and hind ends. If not prevented, a mauled pig may die from an attack and then be eaten by his attackers. Mauled pigs cannot be sold, so they become a problem to the produce. The answer? Pig tails are routinely amputated and pigs are kept in total darkness except for feeding time. 53. The Bureau of Labor has listed poultry processing as one of the most hazardous occupations, as workers can easily contract diseases from the sick animals in their midst. Workers in the meat packing industry suffer injuries in the workplace at 10 times the national average, primarily due to damage to tendons and nerves from repeating the same motion up to 8,000 times an hour. 54. In egg factories all over the country, male chicks are weeded out and disposed of by "chick-pullers". A half a million chicks a day are literally thrown en masse into plastic bags where they are crushed and suffocated. Or they may be ground up while still alive. 55. Author and scientific director for Earth Save Foundation Michael Klapper, M.D. writes, "The price tag on the supermarket chuck steak does not include the loss of irreplaceable topsoil; yet future generations will pay dearly." Jai Jinendra Pramoda Chitrabhanu

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