Ratnakarandaka Shravakachara

SR No.: 010669
Original Sutra Author: N/A
Author: Jugalkishor Mukhtar
Publisher: Manikchand Digambar Jain Granthamala Samiti
Publication Year: 1982
Total Pages: 456
Language: Hindi, Sanskrit
Classification: Book_Devnagari
File Size: 7 MB

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गुणादिपरिचय । उपरके शिलालेखमें 'गुणतो गणीशः' विशेषणके द्वारा
"समन्तभद्रको गुणोंकी अपेक्षा गणियोंका-संघाधिपति आचायॊका- ईश्वर ( स्वामी ) सूचित किया है । साथ ही, यह भी बतलाया है कि, 'आप समन्तात् भद्र' थे—बाहर भीतर सब ओरसे भद्ररूप* थेअथवा यों कहिये कि आप भद्रपरिणामी थे, भद्रवाक् थे, भद्राकृति थे, भद्रदर्शन थे, भद्रार्थ थे, भद्रावलोकी थे, भद्रव्यवहारी थे, और इस लिये जो लोग आपके पास आते थे वे भी भद्रतामें परिणत हो जाते थे। शायद इन्हीं गुणोंकी बजहसे दीक्षासमय ही, आपका नाम ' समन्तभद्र ' रक्खा गया हो, अथवा आपबादको इस नामसे प्रसिद्ध हुए हों और यह आपका गुणप्रत्यय नाम हो । इसमें संदेह नहीं कि, समंतभद्र एक बहुत ही बड़े योगी, त्यागी, तपस्वी और तत्त्वज्ञानी हो गये हैं । आपकी भद्रमूर्ति, तेजःपूर्ण दृष्टि और सारगर्भित डाक्त अच्छे अच्छे मदोन्मत्तोंको नतमस्तक बनानेमें समर्थ थी । आप सदैव ध्यानाध्ययनमें मग्न और दूसरोंके अज्ञान भावको दूर करके उन्हें सन्मार्गकी ओर लगाने तथा आत्मोन्नतिके पथ पर अग्रसर करनेके लिये सावधान रहते थे । जैनधर्म और जैन सिद्धान्तोंके मर्मज्ञ होनेके सिवाय आप तर्क, व्याकरण, छंद, अलंकार और काव्यकोषादि ग्रंथोंमें पूरी तौरसे निष्णात थे। आपकी अलौकिक प्रतिभाने तात्कालिक ज्ञान और विज्ञानके प्रायः सभी विषयों पर अपना अधिकार जमा लिया था । यद्यपि, आप संस्कृत, प्राकृत, कनड़ी और तामिल आदि कई भाषाओंके पारंगत विद्वान् थे, फिर भी संस्कृत भाषा पर ___ * 'भद्र' शब्द कल्याण, मंगल, शुभ, श्रेष्ठ, साधु, मनोज्ञ, क्षेम, प्रसन्न और सानुकम्प आदि अर्थों में व्यवहृत होता है।

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## Introduction to the Qualities

The inscription above, using the epithet "Gunato Ganish", indicates that Samantabhadra was a "Ganin" (a leader of the Sangha) and an "Acharya" (a spiritual teacher) who was revered as a "Ishvara" (Lord) or "Swami" (Master) due to his exceptional qualities. It also mentions that he was "Samantaat Bhadra" - benevolent in all directions, both internally and externally. This implies that he was a person of good conduct, speech, appearance, vision, purpose, compassion, and interaction. Consequently, those who came into contact with him were also transformed into virtuous individuals.

Perhaps it was due to these very qualities that he was given the name "Samantabhadra" at the time of his initiation, or he became known by this name due to his exceptional nature. This name could be considered a "Gunapratyay" (a name signifying his qualities).

There is no doubt that Samantabhadra was a great Yogi, a renunciant, an ascetic, and a knower of the truth. His benevolent form, radiant vision, and profound wisdom were capable of humbling even the most arrogant. He was always immersed in meditation and study, diligently working to dispel the ignorance of others, guiding them towards the right path, and helping them progress on the path of self-improvement.

Beyond being a master of Jainism and its principles, he was also proficient in logic, grammar, prosody, rhetoric, and the treasury of poetry. His extraordinary brilliance encompassed almost all branches of knowledge and science. Although he was a scholar fluent in Sanskrit, Prakrit, Kannada, Tamil, and other languages, he was particularly adept in Sanskrit.

*The word "Bhadra" is used in various contexts to signify auspiciousness, prosperity, goodness, excellence, virtue, pleasantness, safety, happiness, and compassion.*