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The Adipurana, then, was composed by Swayambhuvi, the divine voice, for the benefit of the world. The Ganadharas, led by the first Tirthankara, compiled this Purana, which is a continuation of the previous Puranas. ||19|| The remaining Tirthankaras, the Ganadharas, and the great sages also illuminated this Purana. ||195|| Then, at the end of the fourth Yuga, the Lord Vira, the son of Siddhartha, adorned the Vipulachala mountain in Rajagriha, his gaze encompassing all beings. ||196|| Approaching him, the king of Rajagriha, the virtuous Srennika, respectfully inquired about the meaning of the Purana. ||197|| Understanding the king's desire for grace, the Lord Vira, through the Ganadhara Gautama, narrated the entire Purana. ||198|| Gautama, remembering and contemplating it for a long time, later conveyed it to Sudharma, who in turn passed it on to Jambuswami. ||199|| From that time until now, this Purana has been passed down through an unbroken lineage of Gurus. I, too, will illuminate this Purana to the best of my ability. ||200|| This statement confirms that the original author of this Purana is the last Tirthankara, Lord Mahavira, and the immediate successor is the Ganadhara Gautama. ||201|| Inspired by the question of King Srennika, I am composing this Purana, reflecting on the answer given by Gautama. ||202|| This section, called "Promukha Nama," indicates the connection of the story and is useful for establishing its authenticity. Therefore, I have included it here. ||203|| This Purana, spoken by the sages, is undoubtedly authentic. Therefore, those seeking liberation should have faith in it, study it, and meditate on it. ||204|| This Purana is conducive to accumulating merit, is pure, is a supreme auspiciousness, increases lifespan, is excellent, and enhances fame. ||205|| Finally, the history of the past was studied by the Ganadhara Vrishabhasena in its true meaning. ||193|| After that, the chief Ganadhara, Vrishabhasena, holding the divine voice in his heart, composed it in the form of a Purana for the benefit of the world. ||194|| This same Purana was illuminated by Ajitanatha and the remaining Tirthankaras, the Ganadharas, and the great sages. ||195||