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This is also the evidence of authenticity of Sudharma's words.
In Antakriddasha Sutra at some places the epithet 'Ajja' has been used with the name of Sudharma Swami and at others "There'. For example--'Ajju Sulama' and Suhanna There'.
These epithets convey the purity of his conduct and the depth of his knowledge. They are also expressions of reverence sincere reverence for him. Indeed, Sudharma Swami is the object of reverence and worship for every Jain seeker.
3. JAMBU SWAMI Arya Jambu is the pivot as well as the spine around which this Antakriddashu Sutra revolves. The basis of the creation of this Auga Agam is his curiosity and non-quenchable thirst for knowledge. Had he not expressed his curiosity before his guru this Agam would not have been created and we would have been a deprived lot.
Jambu Swami was a cluster of light. He was ever thirsty for knowledge. He devoured and digested all the Shrut-knowledge, the Dwadashangi and the fourteen Purvas. He made this vast store of knowledge secure in his mind like a jewel-box.
Such talented Jambu Swami was born in an effluent merchant family of Rajagriha 16 years before the nirvana of Bhagavan Mahavir (486 B.V., 511 B.C.). The name of his father was merchant Rishabhdatta and that of his mother was Dharini. He was given the name Jambu Kumar because his mother saw a Jambu-tree in her dream or because of the worship of the ruling deity of Jambu Dveep by observing 108 Ayambil Tap (a austere practice where food prepared by a single type of flour or grains is eaten only once a day). By the time he reached the age of 16 years he had acquired all manly skills and knowledge. When the parents found their son mature in all respects they finalized his marriage with eight suitable merchant-daughters.
Around that time Ganadhar Sudharma Swami came to Rajagriha with his 500 disciples. When sixteen year old Jambu listened to his serinon he was filled with a feeling of detachment. On returning home he informed his parents about his decision to get initiated into the Shraman order. The parents became sad. The tried to dissuade Jambu in vain. Finally they said
"We have promised eight merchants for marrying their daughters to you. Just to keep hour honour, at least marry those girls."
Jambu Kumar said
"I am prepared to save your honour but you should inform those merchants in advance about my decision to get initiated. If the girls and parents are ready for marriage in spite of that, I have no objection. But I am sure to get initiated the day after the marriage."
The parents, specially the mother, thought-'Who has been able to breakout of the trap of a woman's love, once caught? Jambu will also be entrapped.'
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