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________________ 34 attributes of Tirthankar - Digambar Tradition 10 attributes present at birth: Most beautiful body • Body full of fragrance • • · · • 10 attributes acquired upon attaining omniscience: Prosperity exists all around in the presence of Arihanta Body devoid of perspiration Body devoid of excretion Peaceful and soothing voice Unmatched physical strength Milk-like blood Total compassion • Life devoid of obstacles 1008 desirable birthmarks and features Proportionally built body Solid physique • • Perfect knowledge • • No blinking of eyes • • Walking without touching the ground Visibility of Arihanta's face from all four directions • • No food required to sustain life 14 Attributes Created by the Heavenly Gods: • Facilitating a universal language No growth of hair and nails • Clear skies No formation of a shadow of body Fruits, crops, and flowers flourish year-round irrespective of season • Miles and miles of neat and clean grounds all-around Lotuses made from gold under Tirthankar's feet Sounds of reverential praises in the skies around Tirthankar • Blowing of slow and fragrant breeze • Fragrant rain • Removal of all potential obstacles from the land Contentment all around • Movement of the Dharma-chakra (symbolic wheel of religion) in Tirthankar's Samavasaran • Presence of eight embellishments; Chhatra, Chämar, Dhajä (flag), bell, Kalash (sacred vessel), fan, swastika, and mirror around the Tirthankar Enabling all beings to get along with each other Clean air all around
SR No.200014
Book Title108 Attributes of the Five Supreme Beings
Original Sutra AuthorN/A
AuthorPravin K Shah
PublisherJAINA Education Committee
Publication Year2012
Total Pages8
LanguageEnglish
ClassificationArticle, Ritual_text, Jaina_Education, & 0_Jaina_education
File Size191 KB
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