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University. It proves that Jainism was prevalent among the Chines several centuries ago. It is possible to adduce authentic evidence from Indian and European annals of religion to prove that the Arhat Dharma was once the predominating religion of mankind in different parts of the world.
Om Namah Rishabhaya
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Appendix Reference to Bhagavan Rishabha in the Vedas:
A Mantra in the RIG VEDA is as follows
Om Namo Arhato Rishabho Om Rishabha Pavitram Puruhute Madhvasam Yagneshu Nagnase Paramam Mahe Samsthyam Jayamatam Pashrindre Mauriti Swaha."
SAMAVEDA
Appadadi Meyaman Rodasi Imache Visve Bhuvcanani Mahmana yothena Nishta Rishabha Virajas".
Another Vedic dedication to Rishabha is as follows:
“Aruham Idam Dayase Visvamayam" Aranyakas :
"Rishabha Eva Bhagavan Brahme Bhagavata Brahmane Swameva Chirananti Brahmana Taposcha Prapthaha Param Padesm."
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Rishabham
Masamananam Sapatnanam Vishahibaninam Satrunam Dadhi Viorajagppitam Gavam"
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Another Manra in the RIGVEDA states that Mahadeva is none other than Rishabhadeva. It is follows:
'Thruda Bandho Rishobhoravidhi Mahadeva Martyanavives". V. 58-3.
A third RIG VEDIC Mantra states:
**Majuvan Indra Rishabha Ranayapi Vaso Manushya Jadam Madaya Assetehava Jatarae Madhve Cormidhva Rajasi Pratipat Sutana".
YAJUR VEDA, Chap. 19, Mantra 14 :
O Arhan ! You are equipped with the arrow of Vastuswarupa, the law of teaching and he ornaments of the four infinite qualities. O Arhan ! you have attained reflected, O Arhan : You are protecting all the lives in this world O the destroyer of Kama (lust). There is no greater and stronger person equal to you".
Another Mantra in the YA UR VEDA states.
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