Sachitra Tirthankar Charitra

SR No.: 002582
Original Sutra Author: N/A
Author: Amarmuni, Shreechand Surana
Publisher: Padma Prakashan
Publication Year: 1995
Total Pages: 292
Language: Hindi
Classification: Book_Devnagari, History, & Story
File Size: 13 MB

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सिंह
गज
वृषभ
लक्ष्मी
चन्द्र
Wo
ऋषभ
सूर्य
अजित
सम्भव
अभिनन्दन।
him and offering him reverence is sure to result in attainment of the pure blissful state of liberation besides being source of benefits, happiness and peace during this life and the later incarnations.
विमल
What is a Samavasaran? How it is created? Who creates it? When and for how long the Tirthankar gives his discourse in the Samavasaran? All these questions have been dealt in various canons (Agams), and their different commentaries (Niryukti, Vritti and Bhashya) in eloquent style.
After this the kings of gods with their special powers construct three concentric parapet walls with serrated design and embellished with gems and gold. The outermost wall is constructed by the king of the Bhavanpati gods with silver. The middle wall is पुष्पमाला gara made of gold by the king of the Jyotishka gods. The innermost wall is full of gemstones and is made by the king of Vaimanik gods. The decorations and embellishments are also done by the gods who construct the walls. The main gate studded with every gem is made by the Bhavanpati gods. Large urns with burning incenses with mixtures of fragrant powder like black Agar and Kundarak are installed all around by the Vyantar gods.
The Samavasaran is the religious assembly of Tirthankars. The literal meaning of the term is proper congregation at a specific place or a place where beings with different attitudes assemble in an orderly manner. As such, the assembling of a variety of worthy beings specially humans, animlas and gods-for the purpose of beholding the Tirthankar and listening to his preachings is called Samavasaran. It is something much larger in dimension, much wider in scope, much numerous in species, and much lofty in purpose as compared to the modern parliament where representatives from various. areas of the country meet.
The Special Divine Plan of the Samavasaran
The Mahardhik gods, first of all, inform the Abhiyogya gods about village, town or area where the Samavasaran is to be constructed. These gods, then clear, clean and level a 12 sq. km area pneumatically. Fragrant water is aerially sprinkled over that area and than in order to make the atmosphere pleasently perfumed a variety of suitable flowers are showered. The whole area is decorated with various gemstones including moonstone and sapphire. Now the Vyantar gods construct gem studded and gold inlaid gates in all the four directions. These gates are embellished with motiffis like umbrella, human figure, crocodile arch, swastika etc.
अनन्त
सुमति
Now Ishan gods arrive and plant a Ashok tree 12 times the height of the Tirthankar exactly at the centre of the innermost circle. Under this tree they make a gem studded platform. At the centre of this platform they make a throne with leg-rest of crystalquartz. Over this throne there are three canopies, one over the other. On both the flanks of the throne stand the Balindra and Chamar gods with whisks in their hands. The Vyantar gods install the emblem of wheel of religion a little distance away and in front of the throne. After this all the gods hail in loud voice and express their feeling of extreme joy.
Illustrated Tirthankar Charitra
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