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Arugan Arugae, one of the foremost Tamil Scholars and a trade unionist popularly called Thiru V. Ka (T. V. Kalaya Sundaram) has writen about Rsabha. In this work he described him as one who showed the path of liberation.
“Adibagavan Jothinathan Vrishabadevan Purushanayagam avanai Eraivan Avarae Esan avarae Mayan Avanae Nanmugan Avanee Arugan Arugae anaidhal Viduthali Vazha Katithir peralam”
Lexicons: The Tamil lexicons, Chudamani and Kayathara Nighantus first Thirthankara is referred by the terms. Adi, Bagwan, Adibagvan Adi moorthy.
Chudamani Nighantu clearly indicates that it was Rsabha who taught the letters and numbers. It is in this meaning a common usage” "One who taught letters is the Lord" is expressed.
Grammatical Works To explain the various literay forms of Tamil poetry, Jaina grammarians composed a number of poems that glorify Rsabha
Adinathar a yantha Noolin Netheyodu Ninmin Ne du Adinathar patna moolam Nethayai nindru odhu Nenje. Bodhu Santham porpa entha Adinathar servor
Jothi vanam thunnuvare Follow the Dharma as revealed by Adinathur Preach and practice the Dharma of Adinathar Those who pray with Flower and sandal And follow the Dharma of Adinathar will reach Heavan”
Collection of Devotional Songs: In one of the ancient collections of Jaina devotional songs Rsabha is praised as the God whose
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