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[Samvayanga Sutra 33, Puvvappanna vi ya naṁ uppaaiyā vāhīo khippameva uvasamaṁti 34.
Thirty-four atiśaya (superlative qualities) of the Buddhas, i.e., the Tirthankara Bhagavants, have been mentioned, such as: 1. Having hair, beard, body hair, and nails that remain constant, i.e., they do not grow. 2. Having a body that is free from disease, impurities, and blemishes. 3. Having blood and flesh that are white like cow's milk. 4. Having fragrant breath, both inhalation and exhalation, like that of a lotus flower. 5. Having invisible and subtle food and nectar that is absorbed through the flesh-eyes. 6. The Dharmachakra (Wheel of Law) revolving in the sky. 7. Three umbrellas revolving in the sky. 8. Excellent white chamaras (fly whisks) being carried in the sky. 9. Having a throne made of crystal, as clear as the sky, with a footrest. 10. An Indra flag with a thousand small flags, moving ahead wherever the Arhant Bhagavant goes. 11. Wherever the Tirthankara Bhagavants stay or sit, a magnificent Ashoka tree, adorned with leaves, flowers, buds, umbrellas, flags, bells, and banners, being created by the Yaksha Devas. 12. Having a halo (Bhamandala) behind the head, which illuminates all ten directions even in darkness (at night). 13. The land where the Tirthankaras walk being very level (bahusama) and beautiful. 14. Thorns in the walking area turning downwards. 15. All seasons being pleasant and comfortable for the body. 16. Wherever the Tirthankaras reside, a one-yojana area being cleansed by a cool, pleasant, and fragrant breeze. 17. The land being dust-free due to gentle, fragrant water droplets falling from the clouds. 18. The land being covered with flowers of five colors, blooming in water and on land, up to the height of the knees. 19. Absence of unpleasant sounds, touch, taste, form, and smell. 20. Presence of pleasant sounds, touch, taste, form, and smell. 21. Having a voice that is pleasing to the heart and spreads for one yojana during the time of Dharmadesha (preaching of the Dharma). 22. Delivering the Dharmadesha in the Ardhamagadhi language. 23. The Ardhamagadhi language being understood by all Aryan and non-Aryan men, as well as by bipedal birds, quadrupedal deer, animals, and creatures that crawl on their bellies, such as snakes.