Sthaviravali

SR No.: 006961
Original Sutra Author: N/A
Author: Ratnaprabhvijay
Publisher: Jain Granth Prakashak Sabha
Publication Year: 1941
Total Pages: 232
Language: English
Classification: Book_English
File Size: 5 MB

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Srota Labdbi. 6. Vidya Cāraṇa Labdhi. 7. Pūrva Labdhi. 8. Gañadhara Labdhi. 9. Pulāka Labdhi and 10. Ahāraka Śarira Labdhi. .
The fact that Tirthamkara Shree Mallināth Bhagavān attained the exalted status of a Tirthamkara, when she was a female, is only a strange occurrence.
3984 Abhayya individuals-males and female, incapable of Salvation cannot attain the 11. Kévali Labdhi. 12. Rijumati Labdhi. 13. Vipula-mati Labdhi. 14. Madhu āśrava Labdhi and 15. Kshirāśrava Labdhi in addition to the ten labd his mentioned above. They may or may not attain the remaining thirteen labdhis.
It appears from the short account of the Labdhis given here, that individuals with these labdhis possess immense supernatural powers. The public at large see their wonderful effects.
Some individuals adore evil spirits and kill a number of living beings with the object of acquiring these Labdhis, but they do not attain these supernatural powers.
It is the belief of Jaina canonical writers that these labdhis are acquired quite naturally without any desire or any effort by strictly observing 24 gifty Suddha Caritra, blameless Right Conduct only for the welfare of one's soul without longing for pleasures of this world or of the next, by purification of the inclinations of the mind, speech and body, and by purification of the Soul by severe austerities.
Those who have acquired these labdhis, do not make use of them either for their benefit or happiness. They make use of these powers chiefly for the benefit of others or for the welfare of the community.
Ga nadhara Mahārāja Indra bhūti Gautama had a large majority of these labdhis during the latter portion of his life. after his association with Sramaņa Bhagavān Mahăvira.