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AnuttaropapaatikDasha-Ang-09 - varga-1, Chapter 1
Commentary: -- The first chapter contains the description of Jali Kumar, son of king Shrenik, who got initiation near Bhagavan Mahavir. About similar passages in this account, the lifestory of Skandak and Megh Kumar monks has been referred to. Their life-stories can be seen in Bhagavatisootra Shatak-2, uddeso-1, Antakrud-dasha & Jnata-Dharma-katha Chapter-1 respectively.
Chapter -1 - Compiled by Muni Deepratna Sagar is finished
Chapter (Adhyayan) - 2 to 10
[2] Meaning- The remaining nine chapters are almost similar to the first one. The only difference is that Dharini was the motherof first seven namely—(1) Jali Kumar, (2) Mayali Kumar,(3) Uvayali Kumar, (4) Purushsen Kumar, (5) VarisenKumar, (6) Deerghdant Kumar and (7) Lashtdant Kumar, Chelana was the mother of next two namely—(8) Vehallakumar and (9) Vehayas Kumar, and Nanda was the mother of the last one(10) Abhay Kumar.
The first five led ascetic life for sixteen years each, the next three for twelve years each and the last two for five years each. The first five were re-born in heaven in Vijay, Vaijayant, Jayant, Aparajit and Sarvarth Siddh abodes respectively.
Deerghdant was re-born in Sarvarth Siddh, Lashtdant in Aparajit, Vehalla in Jayant, Vehayas in Vaijayant and Abhay Kumar in Vijay Viman. The remaining description may, be taken as similar to that of the first chapter.
The only special account relating to Abhay Kumar is that he belonged to Rajagriha and was son of king Shrenik and Nanda Devi.
Sudharma said—"Jambu! This is the entire account of first Varg (Part) of Anuttaraupapatik-dasha Sutra as narrated by Bhagavan Mahavir who has since attained salvation."
Commentary: -- In the next nine chapters of the Varg, there are life-sketches of nine ascetics. Detailed description is not available about seven of them. Two princes of identical name, viz., Lashtdant Kumar have been mentioned—one is that who has been narrated in this Varg. His mother was Dharini, father was king Shrenik and he after the present life-span was re-born in Jayant Viman. The second one is that who has been described in the second Varg. His parents are the same but he was re-born in Vaijayant heaven.
The question arises whether the same person has been discussed twice. After detailed study, the leanred Acharyas are of the view that the re-birth of same person in two different Vimans is not possible. Moreover, the first Varg has 10 chapters and the second Varg has 13 chapters. In case we suppose that same person was described twice, the sum total of the persons discussed in the said two Vargs will be reduced by one and that is not in accordance with the scriptures. So it is proper to understand that there were two different persons of the same name.
Vehalla and Vehayas were both grandsons (daughter's sons) of king Chetak. It was for them, that the dreadful battles of Rath-Moosal and Shila Kantak were fought and Konik destroyed Vaishali. His detailed account is in the commentary of Bhagavati Sutra, Shatak 7 and Uddeshak 9.
Aagam - 09 - Anuttaropapaatik
Compiled by - Deepratnasagar
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