Book Title: Arya Sudharma Diwakar Chitrakatha 033
Author(s): Nityanandsuri, Chidanandmuni, Shreechand Surana
Publisher: Mahavir Seva Trust Mumbai
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THE FIRST PROPAGATOR OF AGAMS : ARYA SUDHARMA After Bhagavan Mahavir's nirvana celebrations all the ascetics and the laity assembled in a large pavilion in Pavapuri. In this assembly were present many kings, merchants, commanders, etc. They all deliberated
Bhagavan, the founder of the Now Prabhu's successor Arya Sudharma
Tirth, himself ordered him to lead is the head of our Gana.
the organization. Therefore his
abilities are self evident.
A very old ascetic said
We are confident that under your guidance this Sangh will always
progress.
And it was announced
The fifth Ganadhar, Arya
Sudharma, will be the first pattadhar leader of the Sangh.
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