Life of Hemchandracharya

SR No.: 006501
Original Sutra Author: N/A
Author: Manilal Patel
Publisher: Singhi Jain Shastra Shiksha Pith Mumbai
Publication Year: 1936
Total Pages: 124
Language: English
Classification: Book_English, History, & Literature
File Size: 9 MB

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CHAPTER VII
The Consequences of Kumarapala's Conversion
Now, in regard to the question, what practical results Hemacandra achieved through Kumarapala's conversion, the prophecy in the Mahaviracarita gives a very clear answer, besides the above-mentioned (p. 38) information in the Deyasrayakävya. The. prophecy continues after the description of the conversion, already noted, as follows:
59. "He (Kumarapala) will keep everyday to the vows, particularly to those. relating to rice, vegetables, fruits and others (other foods), and will generally practise. chastity."
60. "This wise man will not only avoid courtesans, but will admonish his lawful wives to practise chastity."
61. "According to the instruction of that monk (Hemacandra), he, who knows the general principles (of the faith), the doctrine of that which has soul and of that which has no soul, and so forth, will, like a teacher, procure enlightenment for others also."
62. "Even the Brähmapas of the Panduranga (sect) and others, who hate the Arhat, will, at his command, become equal to those who are born in the faith."
63. This man, learned in the law, will, after having taken the vow of a believer, not take his meals without having worshipped in the Jaina temples and without having bowed before the teachers."
G4. "He will not take the property of men who have died without leaving sons. That is the result of right insight: for, (only) those without insight are never satisfied."
65. "He himself will give up hunting, which even the Pandus and others (pious kings of ancient times) did not give up; and all other people will give it up at his
command."
66. "As he has prohibited the harming of living creatures, there can be no thought of injury and other things like that; even a man of the lowest birth will not kill even bugs, lice and the like (insects)."
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