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Mahapuraanam
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Salutations to Vrishabhadeva, the cause of the existence of all things, whose form is permeated by the infinite objects of the three times. || 1 || Salutations to the first Tirthankara, the cause of the creation of the path of all auspiciousness, the bridge across the ocean of the world. || 2 || Victory to the Jinas, who have conquered death, who possess infinite strength, who are the cause of the joy of the world, who cut the very root of calamities, whose two beautiful lotus feet are somewhat red with the rays of the group of gems, like a row of ruby gems shining on the heads of the gods and demons. || 3 ||
This is the work of the great poet, Bhagavan Jinaseenacharya.
In this Mahapuraana, there is the exposition of Dharma, the description of the path of liberation, excellent poetry, and the biography of the Tirthankaras. Or, one should understand it this way: the words that have come out of the lotus mouth of the best of poets, Shri Jinaseen, do not captivate the minds of whom? || 4 ||
Thus ends the first chapter of the Mahapuraana composed by Bhagavan Jinaseenacharya.