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The Shri Sutra Kritanga Sutra, the first of the three sermons, contains the teachings given by the first Tirthankara, Lord Rishabhdev, to his sons. Anuttar refers to that which is supreme and beyond comparison. Anuttar knowledge is the highest form of knowledge. The Lord possessed such Anuttar knowledge, hence he was an Anuttar Jnani. Similarly, he was an Anuttar Darshani. He was Tat-svabhav, the knowledge that illuminates both the general and the specific. Now, to refute Buddhism, we explain that the basis of knowledge is the Jiva, meaning the Jiva is the holder of knowledge. The Lord was the holder of Anuttar knowledge and Darshan. This implies that the Lord was the basis of knowledge and Darshan, distinct from himself. Lord Mahavira, the known son and representative of Lord Rishabh, who was worshipped by Indra and other gods, gave us his teachings in the city of Vishala or Vaishali. Vaishali can also be written as Vaishalik, meaning born into a great lineage. It is said that Lord Mahavira's mother, Trishala, was Vaishala, a woman of supreme good fortune. Her lineage was vast and extremely high. Her words and teachings were vast and extremely excellent. Therefore, he is called the Vaishalik (Jin-Jineshwara) Tirthankara. Here, the word "iti" signifies completion. The word "bravimi" means "I speak" and should be connected with the previous explanation.
. || The third sermon is complete || || With its completion, the second Vaitaliya study is complete ||
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