Agam 11 Ang 11 Vipak Sutra English Translation

Author(s): Dipratnasagar, Deepratnasagar
Publisher: Deepratnasagar

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SHRUTSKANDH - 2
The ten chapters of Duhkha-vipaak have stories that inspire us to avoid violence, falsity, corruption and other such evil activities by vividly describing their terrible consequences. The desire for happiness is inherent within the wish to be rid of sorrows. The basic source of happiness is acquisition of good karmas which in turn is done through dharma (righteousness and piety). That is the reason for the belief that dharma is the source of happiness.
Four kinds of dharma have been mentioned in the scriptures-daan (charity), sheel (morality), tap (austerity), and bhaavana (pious attitude). Of these the first path is charity. Most important among the ten kinds of charity is dharma-daan (pious charity). One of the limbs of pious charity is supatra dawn (charity to the deserving). This specifically means 'to offer pure things or services with noble feelings to the lofty individuals who have renounced the world and are practicing austerities'. The greatness of this charity is unparalleled. As a result of such charity many people have gained happiness, good fortune, and wealth as well as an opportunity to lead a pious and righteous life. In the ten chapters of this Sukha-vipaak the glory of pious charity been elaborated. These ten chapters present lively examples of the extant of happiness and good fortune gained through charity.
Of these the first chapter is titled Subahu Kumar. This person gained so much beauty, charm, popularity, wealth, happiness and good luck in life that astonished even a great sage and spiritualist like Ganadhar Gautam. So much so that he asked about its reason from Bhagavan Mahavir. Throwing light on the source of Subahu Kumar's happiness and good luck, Bhagavan provided inspiration for every pious soul to follow the path of dharma. This, indeed, is the message of Sukha-vipaak Shrut.
Chapter (Adhyayan) -1- Subahu
[35] Meaning- During that period of time there was a city called Rajagriha near which was a chaitya named Gunasheelak. Ganadhar Arya Sudharma Swami arrived there. Jambu Swami, involved in his service, asked-"Bhante! When Shraman Bhagavan Mahavir, who has attained liberation, has preached the aforesaid text and meaning of Duhkha-vipaak then what according to him is the text and meaning of Sukha-vipaak?"
In reply Sudharma Swami said "Jambu Shraman Bhagavan Mahavir has preached ten chapters of Sukha-vipaak. They are
[36] Meaning- (1) Subahu, (2) Bhadranandi, (3) Sujaat, (4) Suvasava, (5) Jinadas, (6) Dhanapati, (7) Mahabal, (8) Bhadranandi, (9) Mahachandra, and (10) Varadatt."
[37] Meaning- Bhante! When Shraman Bhagavan Mahavir has preached ten chapters of Sukha-vipaak, including Subahu Kumar, then what is the text and meaning of the first chapter?
Aagam - 11 - Vipak-Shrut
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Compiled by - Deepratnasagar