Shraman Bhagvana Mahavira Part 5

SR No.: 008006
Original Sutra Author: N/A
Author: Ratnaprabhvijay, D P Thaker
Publisher: Parimal Publication
Publication Year: 1989
Total Pages: 616
Language: English, Sanskrit
Classification: Book_English, Biography, History, & Religion
File Size: 14 MB

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incident was arranged !” they informed him. The king was reminded of the incident that had happened in Modherā; and bowed down before Guruji.
In his last days, hearing about Girinar's glory, he took an oath to fast ditt he would reach the place, and see Nemi-Jina. With Sūriji and a body of other pilgrims he started for Girināra. But it was not so near ! He hardly reached Khambhāta (Cambay) when he became very hungry. He felt more and more agonised, but could rot break his vow ! Atlast when Sūrij chanted some hymns, the Goddess Ambikā appeared before them and she looking at his condition, brought the "bimba ” of Nemi NāthaPrabhu from the mountain Girinara. After offering his homage, Ama took his food Then they went to Satrunjaya and from there came to Girinara. At this time, the place of Girnara was in the hands of Digambaras "They refused theni to visit the place of pilgrimage. The king Ama lost his temper and invited all the eleven Digambara kings to come before him to fight! But atlast Sūriji pacified him and told the Digambaras to hold a debate and decide the matter. Then, hie invited maidens from both the sects and said, " The sect of one from you, who will chant the “Namnātha-Gāthā" first, will he considered as the owner of the place of pilgrimge !” None of the Digambaramaidens could do it'-while a Svetāmbara one atonce began to recite the Gathā -' fuh facto" etc Thus, atlast the Ācārya became victorious and they visited the place.
Bappa BhattaSuri was born on the 3rd day of the brighthalf of Bhādaravā (-month ) in V. S. 800, and died on the 6th day of the bright-half of Bhādaravā in V S. 895:- f. e. at the age of 95 he fasted and went to the high world. He had accepted "Čāritra' from his child-hood, and preserving strict restraint enlightened the Sāsana
BappaBhatti has composed for the learned 52 Prabandhasnamely « Tārāgana " etc. But only " C'atuvinşatl-stuti ” Säraswati-Stotra ” are available to-day
Bappa Bhatti was honoured with the titles of * Vädikun jara Késarī,' Brahmaāri,' . Gajavara, 'Rajpūjita' etc.