Agam 11 Ang 11 Vipak Sutra English Translation

Author(s): Dipratnasagar, Deepratnasagar
Publisher: Deepratnasagar

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VipakShrut- Ang-11- ShrutSkandh-1, Chapter-7
[31] Meaning. The foreword of the seventh chapter should be read as before. (Jambu Swami asked—"Bhante! When this is the text and meaning of the sixth chapter of Duhkha-vipaak as preached by Shraman Bhagavan Mahavir, what is the text and meaning of the seventh chapter?
Jambu! During that period of time there was a city named Patalikhand. Outside this town was a garden named Vanakhand in which was a temple of Umbaradatt Yaksh.
In Patalikhand city lived a rich caravan chief (sarthavaha) named Sagardatt who had a wife named Gangadatta. Sagardatt and Gangadatta had a perfect and beautiful son named Umbaradatt. He was fully endowed, well proportioned and handsome.
During that period of time Shraman Bhagavan Mahavir arrived in the city. People came to pay homage. Bhagavan gave his discourse after which the king and the people returned home.
During that period of time Bhagavan Gautam Swami went into Patalikhand city in the afternoon to seek alms for breaking his two-day fast. He entered the city from the eastern gate. There he saw a man described as follows
He was suffering from Kandu or khaaj (Eczema) as well as Kodh (Leprosy), Jalodar (Dropsy), Bhagandar (fistula of the antis), and Bavaseer (bleeding piles). He was also suffering from diseases like Khansi (Bronchitis), Shvas (Asthma) and tumescence. His face was swollen and so were his hands and legs. His fingers, toes, nose and ears were in a state of decay. Dirty water and pus was oozing from the pulsating sores on his body. He was tormented by slithering worms in his wounds that were dripping blood and pus. His nose and ears had decayed into fibrous ooze. He was vomiting and the vomit contained shreds of coagulated pus, blood and worms. He was uttering piercing, pathetic, and plaintive sounds and words. Swarms of flies were following him. His hairs were disheveled. He was wearing rags. Carrying broken pitcher and broken earthen-cup in his extended hands, he was seeking alms from every house.
Seeking and collecting required alms from high, medium, and low caste families Bhagavan Gautam Swami left Patalikhand city and came to Shraman Bhagavan Mahavir. After critical review (pratikraman) of his movement for alms collection he showed the food to Bhagavan. On getting permission, he ate his food without enjoying its taste and only for sustenance, like a snake entering its hole. He then spent his time enkindling his soul with discipline and austerities.
Then on a second occasion on the day of breaking his two-day fast Bhagavan Gautam Swami did studies during the first quarter of the day and meditation during the second quarter of the day. During the third quarter he moved out and entered Patalikhand city from the southern gate. There also he saw the same person suffering from Eczema and other ailments in the same condition. He returned after collecting alms... and soon up to... He then spent his time enkindling his soul with discipline and austerities.
Then on a third occasion on the day of breaking his two-day fast Bhagavan Gautam Swami entered Patalikhand city from the western gate. There also he saw the same person seeking alms in the same condition. In the same way on a fourth occasion on the day of breaking his two-day fast Bhagavan Gautam Swami entered Patalikhand city from the northern gate. There also he saw the same person seeking alms in the same condition. Aagam - 11 - Vipak-Shrut
Compiled by - Deepratnasagar
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