Agama And Tripitaka Comparative Study

SR No.: 022804
Original Sutra Author: N/A
Author: Nagaraj Muni
Publisher: Today and Tomorrows Printers and Publishers
Publication Year: 1986
Total Pages: 804
Language: English
Classification: Book_English
File Size: 19 MB

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was a very rich man. He was the son of Sudarsanā, Mahävirā's own sister. Jamāli was married with Mahavira's Own daughter Priyadarsana. So, on one side, he was Mahāvira's nephew from his sister, and on the other, he was his own son-in-law (11).
While wandering from village to village, Mahāvira came to Ksatriya Kundagrama. People assembled round him and a congregation was held. After the meeting had been addressed by Bhagavan Mahāvira, people returned home. Now, Jamali who had come to attend the sermon felt especially inspired. He stood before Mahavira and said,
"Bhante! The words of the nirgranthas appeal to me. They appeared to be truths. I desire to give up my life as a householder and be initiated as a monk".
Said Bhagavān Mahāvira,
"Do as it may suit your convenience, but delay not".
Jamāli returned to his own palace and discussed his intention with his parents. This came as a great shock to them. They argued with him in all manners, but all their efforts were in vain. At last, they had to give him permission. The initiation ceremony was organised with the greatest pomp. Thousands of citizens came to witness the occasion. They showered their blessings and good wishes on the new initiate.
Then, at a humble request from Jamāli and his parents, Mahāvira took him in his holy order. On the occasion of Jamali's initiation, 500 Ksatriyas courted monkhood with him. Jamali's wife, Priyadarsana, who was Mahāvira's own daughter, joined the holy order as a nun in the company of 1000 Ksatriya women (12).
7. Jayanti - From Vaisālī, Bhagavan Mahavira proceeded towards Vatsa. Kausambi was the capital of Vatsa, There, he took shelter in a caitya named Candrāyatarana. The ruling monarch was King Udayana, who was the son of Mrgāvati, the daughter of King Cetaka of Vaiśāli. Udayana's father was Sátānika and his grand-father was Saha