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## Adipurana - Table of Contents Page Numbers
**Page Numbers**
**Chapter 1** 1-16 **Chapter 4** 60-77
**(1)** Praise of Rishabha Jin. **(2)** Praise of Saraswati. **(3)** The poet's entry into the Manayakhet garden. **(1)** Adornment of the child by the goddesses, learning of all scriptures and arts, and conversation with visitors. **(4)** Condemnation of Rajyalakshmi. **(5)** Introduction of Bharat. **(6)** Bharat's praise of the poet and request for poetry composition. **(2-3)** Description of the Jin's form and qualities. **(4-5)** Childhood play. **(6)** Proposal of marriage by Nabhiraj. **(7)** The poet's condemnation of the wicked. **(8)** Bharat's repeated request and the poet's acceptance. **(7)** The son's disagreement, condemnation of sensual pleasures and worldly happiness. **(8)** Acceptance of the remaining Charitravaran Karma. **(9)** The poet's statement of his own limited knowledge and mention of tradition. **(10)** Gomukh Yaksha's reason for accepting Rishabhadev's marriage; proposal of marriage with the daughters of Kachchh and Mahakaachchh. **(9)** Prayer. **(11)** The poet's decision to write the Mahapurana, acknowledging his own limited knowledge. **(10)** Preparation for the marriage in Jambudweep Bharatkshetra. **(11)** Construction of the mandap. **(12)** Preparations for the wedding, the groom, and depiction of the Magadh country. **(12-16)** Description of Rajagriha. **(17)** Description of King Shrenik. **(18)** The tying of the bride's bangles by the gardener. **(13)** Musical performance, wedding preparations. **(14)** Accepting the hands of both daughters. **(15)** Description of sunset. **(16)** Description of moonrise. **(17)** Dramatic performance. **(18)** Drama of various emotions. **(19)** Sunrise. **(18)** Information about the arrival of the Vitrag Param Tirthankar Mahavira's Samvasaran on Vipulachal and King Shrenik's departure for worship and devotion. **(19)** Rishabha Jin begins to rule.
**Chapter 2** 17-38 **Chapter 5** 77-98
**(1)** The beating of the drums and the departure of the city women with various gifts. **(2)** The arrival of the king. **(1)** Yashovati's dream. **(2)** Inquiry about the dream's meaning. **(3)** Pregnancy; birth of a son. **(4)** The creation of the Samvasaran by the gods. **(3)** The king's praise of the Jinendra. **(4-8)** Description of the child, naming. **(5)** The child's growth; description of his beauty; Samudrik Lakshana. **(6)** Inquiry about the Avatarana of the Mahapurana, Gautam Ganadhar's description of the Kaladravya while explaining the Avatarana of the Purana. **(7-8)** Teaching of Arthashastra and Nitishastra. **(9-10)** Education in Kshatradharma. **(9-11)** Birth of the Kulkaras like Pratiśruta, etc. **(12)** The birth of Nabhiraj Kulkar, the decline of the Bhogbhumi, and the beginning of the Karmabhumi. **(11)** Rajniti Shastra. **(12)** Education in governance. **(13)** Birth of other sons. **(14)** **(13)** Rain, the birth of new grains. **(14)** The Kulkar's explanation to the people and the birth and attainment of youth. **(15)** The first Kamadeva's reaction to the new youth and beauty of Bahubali. **(15-16)** Description of Marudevi's beauty. **(17)** Nabhiraj and Marudevi's reaction. **(16)** The actions of the city women. **(17-18)** The birth of Brahmi and Sundari, Rishabha Jin's teaching of their way of life, Indra's order to Kubera. **(18)** Description of the city's layout. **(19)** The prosperity of the Karmabhumi. **(19)** The end of the Kalpvriksha; Rishabha's teaching of Ashi-Masi, etc. Karmas. **(20)** Depiction of that prosperity. **(21)** Description of the city's splendor. **(20)** The city women's efforts. **(21)** The creation of the Gopuras. **(22)** Rishabha's protection of the earth. **(22)** Description of the social order of that time.
**Chapter 3** 38-59 **Chapter 7** 98-106
**(1)** Indra's announcement of the future Tirthankar's birth six months later. **(2)** The arrival of the Surabalas for the service of the Jinmata and the purification of her womb. **(1-2)** Description of Rishabha Raja's court and discipline. **(3-4)** Indra's concern about how to make Rishabha Jin dispassionate. **(3)** Description of the Jinmata's form by the Devanganas. **(4)** The Devanganas' service to the Jinmata. **(5-9)** Sending Neelanjina and description of music. **(5)** The mother's seeing of sixteen dreams. **(6)** The king's prediction of the future. **(7)** Neelanjina's dance with jewels and disappearance, Rishabha Jin's amazement. **(8)** The Jin's birth. **(9)** The arrival of the gods and their praise. **(10)** The gods' arrival in Ayodhya on various vehicles. **(11)** Indrani taking the child outside after giving the mother a magical child; Indra's praise upon seeing the child. **(12)** Indra's praise; taking the child to Mount Sumeru and placing him on the throne on top of the Pandushilla. **(13)** Mount Sumeru's expression of happiness. **(14)** Various musical instruments. **(15-19)** Self-reflection and address by the Laukantik Devas. **(15)** Adornment after bathing. **(16)** Description of the Jin. **(17)** The tying of the royal robe with Gandhodak. **(18)** Collective celebration. **(19)** Praise. **(20)** Indra's dance with various musical instruments; his reaction. **(20-21)** Decision to initiate, and proposal to Bharat to take over the kingdom; despite resistance, Bharat is crowned by the gods. **(21)** Bringing the Jin-child to Ayodhya; his naming as Vrishabha (Rishabha). **(22)** Bharat and Rishabha Nath on the throne. **(23)** Musical performance and celebration. **(24)** Rishabha Jin's departure for initiation. **(25-26)** Description of the Siddharth Vyapak forest; taking initiation. **(107-129)** **(1-14)** Statement of twelve Anupreksha.
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