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Adipurana
Anushtup
Salutations to Vrishabhadeva, the cause of the origin of all existence, whose form is permeated by the infinite objects of the three times. || 1 ||
Salutations to the first Tirthankara, the Adideva, the cause of the creation of the path of all auspiciousness, the bridge across the ocean of existence. || 2 ||
Namah
Prithvi Chhandah
Victorious are the Jinas, who have conquered death, who possess immense strength, who are the cause of the joy of the world, who are the destroyers of the roots of calamities, whose two beautiful lotus feet are somewhat reddened by the group of ruby rays emanating from the rows of jewels shining on the heads of the gods and demons. || 3 ||
(Thus ends the work of the great poet, Bhagavan Jinaseanacharya.)
Vasantatilaka
In this great Purana, there is the exposition of Dharma, the description of the path to liberation, excellent poetry, and the biography of the Tirthankaras. Or, one should understand that the words emanating from the lotus mouth of the best of poets, Sri Jinasean, do not captivate the minds of whom? || 4 ||
(Thus ends the first chapter of the great Purana, known as Arsha, composed by Bhagavan Jinaseanacharya.)
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