Shatrunjay Giriraj Darshan in Sculptures and Architecture

SR No.: 006753
Original Sutra Author: N/A
Author: Kanchansagarsuri
Publisher: Aagamoddharak Granthmala
Publication Year: 1982
Total Pages: 334
Language: English
Classification: Book_English
File Size: 21 MB

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Shri Shatrunjay Giriraj Mahatmya
gained. By observing three 'Upavas' 'Moksha' is attained. The severe austerity of a month's 'Upavas' at other Tirtha is equivalent to the renunciation of all kinds of food just for two hours."
"Usually one who bears signs of a 'Sadhu' is respectable on 'Siddhagiri even if he is ugly, agitating or disrespectful to his 'Guru'."
"On this Giriraj, please do not speak ill of others, do not think of hurting others, do not covet somebody else's wife, do not trick in achieving the wealth of others. Neither stay with a person of opposing attitudes nor trust his words. Do not hate your enemy. Do not hurt others. Do not plan with malicious mind. Not only that but also perform noble deeds through the gracious heart."
Sanghapati', who presides over the 'Chaturvidha Sangh', observing 'Chha Ree', reaching Siddhachal, attains Tirthankarpad."
"The eternal 'Rayan' tree is uniquely sacred as it has Dada's Footprints under it. The blindness is averted by the milky juice of 'Rayan'. Previously 'Dada' has preached 99 'Purvas under this tree, hence it is. the highest pilgrimage. Demy gods reside on its branches, leaves and fruits. As soon as a 'Sanghapati', who is filled with utter devotion, takes a round around this tree, the aforesaid gods shower over his head. One who worships the sacred tree with devotion knows his future through special dreams."
"The deserving bachelors shall be wedded to their coveted beauty (Moksha) on Siddhachal."
After listening to Lord Mahavir, Indra informs other 'Devas', "This (Shatrunjay) is the king of hills. The Giriraj eradicates the sins and purifies both earth and heaven. Its 108 peaks include Udaygiri and others. Shri Shatrunjay is eternal and is always attended to by "Yakshas' and 'Gandharavas'. 'Yogis' reside in its caves. Divine herbs grow on it. River Shatrunjee is pious due to Giriraj. Here the gardens like Suryodyan and the lake Suryakund beautify the Giriraj. Here highly deserving saints achieve perfection."
One 'Purva' = (84,000 x 84,000) years.
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