Book Title: Epitome of Jainism
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________________ [ xl ] 2. Ajitanatha belonged to the same race and was son of King Jitashatru and Queen Bijoya. He was born in Ajodhya and was initiated at the same place and reached nirvan on Samet Sikhar mountain or better known as Pareshnath Hill in Bengal. He was also of golden complexion and had an elephant (fri) as his cognizance.' King Sagar flourished during his time. 3. SAMBHAVANATHA was son of King Jitari and Queen Sena and belonged to the same race. He was born at Sâwathi (Srâwasthi)—modern “Setmet kâ çkilậ”, near Balarampur U. P. and was initiated at the same city and attained nirvan on mount Samet Sikhar. His complexion was of golden colour and his cognizance was horse (se). 4. ABHINANDANA was born of King Sambara aud Queen Siddhartha belonging to the Ikshaku race. He was of golden complexion and had monkey (Fifa) as his cognizance. He was born at Ajodhya and was initiated at the same place and his nirvân took place on Mount Samet Sikhar. (5) SUMATINATHA was the son of King Megha by Queen Mangala at Ajodhya belonging to the Ikshaku race and was initiated at the same

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