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Nirayaavalika-Upang-8- Chapter-1 [3] Meaning- During that period of time Arya Sudharma Anagaar had an ascetic disciple named Jambu Anagaar. The structure of his body conformed to samachaturasra sansthan (the anatomical structure of a human being where parallel lines drawn from the extremities of a body sitting cross-legged form a square and where all the parts of body above and below the navel are of standard dimensions. The dimensions increase and decrease proportionately). He was endowed with vipul tejoleshya (great radiant energy), which gave him a highly radiant appearance. He sat before Arya Sudharma Anagaar at a suitable place not very far, in a proper posture suitable for meditation, and with rapt attention.
[4] Meaning- A curiosity sparked in the mind of ascetic Jambu Swami. He modestly bowed before Sudharma Swami and respectfully put forth his question"Bhante ! What is the text and meaning of the Upangas given by Shraman Bhagavan Mahavir, who has attained the eternal abode of the Siddha-state ?"
Sudharma Swami replied, "Long lived Jarnbu ! Shraman Bhagavan Mahavir has preached the five sections of Upangas as follows-(1) Niryaavalika, (2) Kalpavatansika, (3) Pushpika, (4) Pushp-chulika, and (5) Vrushnidasha."
[5] Meaning- "Bhante ! If there are five sections of Upangas, Niryavalika... and so on up to... Vrushnidasha as given by Shraman Bhagavan Mahavir, who has attained the eternal abode of the Siddha-state [Mox], how many chapters are there in the first section of the Upangas - Niryavalika, as narrated by Shraman Bhagavan Mahavir ?"
Sudharma Swami replied "Jambu ! Shraman Bhagavan Mahavir has stated ten chapters of Niryaavalika, the first section of the Upangas. They are(1) Kaal, (2) Sukaal, (3) Mahakaal, (4) Krishna, (5) Sukrishna, (6) Mahakrishna, (7) Virakrishna, (8) Ramakrishna, (9) Pitrasen-krishna, and (10) Mahasen-krishna. (Each title bears the name of a prince.)
Bhante ! If there are ten chapters in Niryaavalika, the first section of the Upangas, as given by Shraman Bhagavan Mahavir who has attained the eternal abode of the Siddha-state(Mox), what is text and meaning of first chapter of Niryaavalika, the first section of Upangas, as given by Shraman Bhagavan Mahavir ?"
Sudharma Swami replied "Jambu ! During that period of time there was a city called Champa in Bharatavarsh area in this continent called Jambudveep. It was full of large mansions (etc.), was free of fears from within and outside, and was rich in wealth and grains. Outside this city in the north-east direction (Ishan Kone) was a garden called Purnabhadra. In this garden there was an ancient temple of Purnabhadra Yaksha. [For description of the Purnabhadra Chaitya, SeeAupapaatik Sutra]
That Champa city was ruled by a great and glorious king named Kunik, the son of King Shrenik and Queen Chelana. [For description of King Kunik, SeeAupapaatik Sutra]
The consort of King Kunik was queen Padmavati Devi, who was extremely delicate and beautiful. She was much adored by Kunik ... and so on up to...) and enjoyed life. Also in Champa city lived Kaali Devi, wife of King Shrenik and a step mother of King Kunik. She too had delicate limbs and was very beautiful.
[6] Meaning- Kaali Devi had a son named Kaal Kumar. He was also delicate and handsome. [The commentator (Tikakaar) advises to consider the description of Kaal Kumar to be same as that of Megh Kumar in Jnatadharma katha Sutra]
At some later period, Kaal Kumar with his strong army, consisting of 3000
Aagam - 19 - Nirayaavalika
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