Jain Legend Vol 4

SR No.: 007597
Original Sutra Author: N/A
Author: Hastimal Maharaj, Shuganchand Jain, P S Surana
Publisher: Hastimal Maharaj Shugan C Jain P S Surana
Publication Year: 2011
Total Pages: 241
Language: English
Classification: Book_English
File Size: 2 MB

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Jinacandra S ri, the disciple of Jinadatta S ri and his disciple Jinapati S ri never went to Pa a a in their life time as they were aware of the incidents and their repercussions connected with Jinavallabha S ri and Jinadatta S ri.
This type of differences and conflicts grew further amongst different traditions / congregations with the passage of time. It reached its zenith during the second phase of Vikram 16h Century and the first three decades of 17th century.
Up dhy ya Dharma S gara of Tap gaccha vehemently criticised Kharatara gaccha. He also claimed that c rya Jinavallabha Sri was the monk of Temple dweller tradition till his death. Dharma S gara using contemptible language for Jinadatta S ri called him Au rika and his gaccha as Au rika gaccha, 'C mumd gaccha' and even Kharatara Mah na Gardabha (great donkey) gaccha.
As a result of this rivalry amongst various traditions, the opponents using foul language criticised Jinavallabha S ri and Jinadatta S ri, and did not lag behind in chastising even Varddham na S ri, the celebrated monk who brought the pure form of Jina doctrine before each and every member of the society.
Up dhy ya Dharma S gara was not satisfied with his harsh unruly criticism of Varddham na Sri. He further tried hard to prove the
rama a tradition propounded by Varddham na as entirely different to and separate from Suvihita tradition. He even said that believing the propriety of conduct of Kharatara gaccha as authentic tantamount to refuting the entire Jina Order and Jina doctrine, because the decorum of Kharatara gaccha ascetics and the preaching of Lord Jina were like opposite poles and would lead the devotees in opposite directions.
Branch of Kharatara gaccha
The tradition of Varddham na S ri propagated and aggrandised Jina Order up to its 7th successor pontiff (1 Varddham na S ri, 2 Jine wara S ri, 3. Abhayadeva S ri, 4 Jinavallabha S ri, 5 Jinadatta S ri, 6 Jinacandra S ri and 7 Jinapati Sri) and also remained unified as a single unit. This tradition later came to be known as Kharatara gaccha.
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