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 propagating religion for 12 years Arya Sudharma attained Keval-jnana in 458 BV Thousands of gods and men joined to celebrate the occasion.
He moved about as an omniscient for eight years to reach an age of 100 years. knowing that his last moment is approaching Arya Sudharma thought
Before the Sangh he declared Jambu Muni as his successor
Now my life is coming to an end. I should prepare to abandon the
earthly body
Since this day Mahamuni Jambu Kumar will be the driver of this great chariot of religious organization. To him I hand over the responsibility of the care of the wish-granting tree of
the tenets of the Jina.
# He was 92 years old then. Jain Education International
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