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Even after receiving definite assurance from the Bhagwan (the enlightened one), Ganadhar Gautam was troubled by the arising of Samyaktvamohaniya karma (karma that obscures right knowledge) and thought, "Perhaps I will not be able to attain Siddha-pada (the state of liberation)." To overcome this anxiety, he went to Ashtapad (a place of pilgrimage).
There are many accounts available about Ganadhar Gautam's life. Scholars and researchers should investigate the facts of these accounts from a historical perspective.
Whatever the case may be, it is a definite fact that Indra-bhuthi Gautam was a great seeker of truth. He forgot everything else and completely dedicated himself to the Bhagwan's feet.
Chellana was the queen of King Shrenik and the daughter of Chetak, the ruler of Vaishali.
Chellana was a beautiful, virtuous, intelligent, and pious woman. She played a significant role in making King Shrenik religious and devoted to Jainism.
The "Niryaavlika" provides evidence of Chellana's deep affection for King Shrenik.
Konik, Hall, and Vihall were the three sons of Chellana.
- Jain Agam Katha Kosh, Nanda
She was the queen of Shrenik. She took initiation from Bhagwan Mahavira. She studied the 11 Angas (Jain scriptures). She practiced restraint for 20 years. Finally, she attained liberation through Santhara (a Jain practice of voluntary fasting unto death).
Vipulgiri is a mountain near Rajgriha city. It is mentioned in many places in the Agamas. Many ascetics performed Sanlekhana (a Jain practice of gradual fasting) and Santhara here. Under the supervision of the elders, severe ascetics would come here and perform Sanlekhana.
Five mountains are mentioned in Jain texts: 1. Vaibhargiri 2. Vipulgiri 3. Udaygiri 4. Suvarnagiri 5. Ratnagiri.
The Mahabharata mentions five mountains: Vaibhar, Varaha, Vrishabha, Rishigiri, and Chaityak.
The Vayupurana also mentions five mountains: Vaibhar, Vipul, Ratnakoot, Girivraja, and Ratnachal.
The Bhagavati Sutra, Shatak 2, Uddesh 5, mentions a hot spring called Mahatapo-pitir-Prabhav at the foot of Vaibhargiri in Rajgriha, which still exists today.
Buddhist texts refer to this spring as "Tapod," which is probably derived from "Taptodak" (hot water). The Chinese traveler Fa-Hien also saw it.