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Divya Dhvani
sermons. Celestial music accompanying Arihanta's sermon.
Some Jain literature expands the above 12 attributes to 34 attributes of Tirthankars also known as 34 Atishaya. Some differences exist between the Shvetämbar and Digambar traditions in defining these Atishayas. 34 Atishaya of a Tirthankar - Shvetämbar Tradition:
4 Attributes Present at Birth: • Divine and healthy body, which is fragrant and without perspiration • Fragrant breath • Milky white, odorless blood and flesh • Invisible food intake (diet) and excreta
11 Attributes attained at Omniscience or Keval-Jnäna:
Eight attributes indicating absence of disease, enmity, calamity, plague, flooding, draught, famine, and political unrest up to a distance of 125 Yojan (ancient degree of measurement 1 Yogan = approximately 4 miles). The Tirthankar's sermon, though delivered in Ardha-Magadhi language, is understood well by all, including animals, and is heard clearly up to 1 Yojan away.
Aura or Halo (Bhämandal) - A circle of light around Tirthankar's head. • A total of 10,000,000 x 10,000,000 (=100,000 billion) human beings, heavenly beings, and animals can be
accommodated within a space of 1 Yojan Square when a Tirthankar delivers sermons.
19 Attributes Created by Heavenly Gods: • Wheel of dharma (Dharma-chakra) that moves with Tirthankar • Chämar
A throne Three layered umbrella over the head of Tirthankar
A flag (Dharma-Dhajä) • Nine golden lotus flowers to walk upon
A gold, silver, and jewel-laden fort (Samavasaran) for delivering sermons Visibility of Tirthankar's face from all directions while delivering sermons Ashok tree Thorns face downwards while Arihant is walking Trees bow down to Tirthankar Music from divine drums at the time of sermons Cool soothing breeze Circumambulation of birds Sprinkles of fragrant water
Shower of fragrant flowers • Hair and nails do not grow following renunciation
Ten million heavenly beings always accompany Tirthankar The seasons are always favorable
