Jain Journal 1992 01

SR No.: 520105
Original Sutra Author: N/A
Author: Jain Bhawan Publication
Publisher: Jain Bhawan Publication
Publication Year: 1992
Total Pages: 48
Language: English
Classification: Magazine, India_Jain Journal, & India
File Size: 3 MB

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Sapta-jyotiya nompy was observed to seek peace and tranquility. 38
Saubhāgyada nompy-In a copper plate inscription of early 16th Century A.D, found at Moodubidri, in South Kanara District, it is stated that this nompy was performed by one Bhiravendra, the king of Karkala. He celebrated this nompy under the guidance of Lalita Kirti Ācārya of the newly established Karkala Mutt More than 10,000 people of his administrative jurisdiction are stated to have taken part in this celebration. The ruler's motive in performing this nompy indeed was to proclaim the religious significance and to seek peace, prosperity and heavenly life."
Sapta-paramastānada nompy81 and Puspäñjali nompy were performed by the aspirants in order to lead a happy married life and to get male issues.85
Upasargada nompy was celebrated to accomplish ratnatraya that is to achieve right faith, right knowledge and right conduct. An Epigraphical reference to ratnatraya36 nompy is found in an epitaph of 15th Century A. D. at Sravapabalgola, where it is stated that the concluding rites of ratnatraya nompy was celebrated at the feet of Lord Gommateśvaja at Sravanabelgola by the Sråvakas of Bididi. It is also mentioned that, they went on a pilgrimage to Sravanabelgola to perform the concluding rites of Ratnatraya nompy. 37
Candana-sastiya nompy was performed to get rid of all sorts of diseases specially leprosy An inscription of the 12th Century A.D. found at Akkigunda, Dharwad District refers to this nompy. On the eve of the udyāpana ceremony, the Bhavyas of Harati presented the image of Cauvisa Tirthaakaras. 88
Āyigahiya nompy was performed by the forsaken wives to revive their happy family life.89
32 Nom. Ka-HPN. 33 V. Lokanatha Shastri, Noodabidureya Caritre, 1937. 34 Nom. Ka-BSK. 35 Ibid. 36 Ibid. 37 EC, II. 38 A Descriptive List of Stone Copper Plate Inscriptions. 39 Nom. Ka-BSK.