Agam 30 mool 03 Uttaradhyayana Sutra Sthanakvasi

SR No.: 002494
Original Sutra Author: N/A
Author: Amarmuni
Publisher: Padma Prakashan
Publication Year: 2011
Total Pages: 726
Language: Hindi, Prakrit, Sanskrit
Classification: Book_Devnagari & agam_uttaradhyayan
File Size: 28 MB

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न सचित्र उत्तराध्ययन सूत्र
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EKONAVIMSH ADHYAYAN :
MRIGAPUTRIYA
Foreview
The title of this chapter is based on the name, Mrigaputra, of the son of king Balabhadra, of Sugrivanagar and queen Mrigavati. Though the name of the crown-prince was Balashri but he was popularly known as Mrigaputra (Mriga's son).
This chapter stands out because it contains lucid description of the hells and the torments therein.
Once, prince Mrigaputra was watching the activities of the city folk from the balcony of his palace. His glance fell on an ascetic. Seeing the glowing forehead and lean body, emaciated due to austerities, he went deep into contemplation. In the process he attained Jatismaran Inana (the memories of past births) and recollected that during his preceding birth he too was an ascetic like this one.
Those memories evoked in him feelings of detachment for the mundane world. He sought permission from his parents to get initiated. When parents said that to practise ascetic conduct is like walking on razor's edge, Mrigaputra informed them that the torments of the human world are not even as bad as a hundredth part of the severe torments his soul has already suffered in hells.
And then he launched the description of infernal torments. This description is very lucid, romantic, fearful and hair-raising. On reading this description of infernal agonies a shiver runs through the body and the heartbeats go fast. (see illustration)..
Parents make their last effort with the argument that if one gets sick after initiation then no treatment can be given.
Mrigaputra says in reply that no one provides cure to deer when they fall sick in forest. They get cured on their own. He will also follow the way of deer (mrigacharya).
The parents finally yielded to the firm resolve of their son and gave their consent. After getting initiated, Mrigaputra observed rigorous austerities and attained liberation.
The chapter has 99 verses.