Bhagavana Mahavira

SR No.: 002027
Original Sutra Author: N/A
Author: Chauthmal Maharaj
Publisher: Jainoday Pustak Prakashan Samiti Ratlam
Publication Year: 1942
Total Pages: 630
Language: English
Classification: Book_English, Story, & Biography
File Size: 12 MB

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those questions, the prince dwelt upon all the relevant points. He explained every point so clearly that even the most ignorant individual could easily understand it. His countenance was still grave, quiet and cheerful. He had solved those intricate problems within a few seconds, which the philosophers are puzzled to solve and for the solution of which they require time. The questions were based on (1) SanjanaSutra, (2) Paribhasha-Sutra, (3) Vidh-Sutra, (4) NiyamaSutra, (5) Pratisitha-Sutra, (6) Adhikara-Sutra,(7) AtideshaSutra, ( 8 ) Anuvada-Sutra, (9) Vibhasha-Sutra; and (10) Nipata-Sutra.
It is said that the answer to these questions, made by the Future Lord, took the form of a big ‘Grammar' later on.
The amazement of the teacher knew no bounds when he heard the answers of the prince. He said to himself,“ Surely the king has sent his son to school to test my ability and for no other purpose. It is, therefore, not wise to stay him here any longer. I think, I must take him to the king and relate to him the whole story of the wonders he has worked in the school up till now: otherwise I shall be deprived of my living one day, and my reputation, which I have hoarded uptill now, will be spoiled altogether." So he determined to see the king. Indra also supported him saying, “ This boy appears to be a very mysterious figure to me. When he is so sharp-witted and so highly-talented at this young age, it is difficult to think how great a genius he would prove himself to be in future, I think and believe that he would be an extra-ordinary great man in near future. The wonder is that although he is so wise he is not proud of his knowledge in the least. He combines in himself qualities which show that he will not