Moksha Marg Prakashak

SR No.: 006760
Original Sutra Author: N/A
Author: Todarmal Pandit
Publisher: Kundkund Kahan Digambar Jain Trust
Publication Year: 1992
Total Pages: 556
Language: English
Classification: Book_English
File Size: 15 MB

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CHAPTER-V
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And in Kaashi-Khanda it is stated that on being sermonised the king Deva Das relinquished his kingdom.
Itis, further, stated that theNarayana became the Vinaya-Kirti, Yati (monk), Laxmi became Vinayshree Aaryika (nun) and Garuda accepted the vows of Shravaka (house-holder's religion). So, wherever sermonizing was required there the Jaina vows and postures were adopted. This proves that the Jaina-path is beneficial and very old.
And in Prabhasa Purana it is stated that:__ "भवस्य पश्चिमे भागे, वामनेन तपः कृतम् ।
ते नैन तपसाकृष्टः शिवः प्रत्यक्षतां गतः ॥1॥ पद्मासनमासीनः श्याममूर्ति दिगमबरः । नेमिनाथः शिवेत्येवं नाम चक्रे अस्यवामनः ॥2॥ कलिकाले महाधोरे सर्वपाप प्रणशकः । दर्शनात्स्पर्शनादेव कोटियज्ञ फलप्रदः ॥3॥
Here Vamana is said to have got the Darshana (glimpse) of Digamber God Neminath in Padmaasana posture and He is described as Shiva also. And his adoration, Darshana, etc. is described to be resulting in the fruit equal to one crore Yajnas (oblations); so, such fruit of adoration of Neminath God the Jainas too advocate; therefore, Jaina-faith is proved to be authentic.
And in Prabhasa-Puraana is stated thus:"रेवताद्रौ जिनो नेमियुगदिविमलाचले । ऋषीणामाश्रमादेव मुक्तिमार्गस्यकारणम् ॥"
Here Lord Neminath is called Jina, His abode is described as the hermitage of saints and the cause of liberation and the abode of Yuga, etc. is also stated to be alike; hence, He (Neminath) is proved to be supreme and adorable.
Further, in the Nagar-Puraana under Bhavaavatara Rahasya it is stated thus:
"अकारादिहकारान्तमुट्ठीधोरे फसंयुतम् । नादबिन्दुकलाक्रान्तं चन्द्रमण्डलसन्निभम् ॥1॥