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This poem was composed at Rander near Surat in V. S. 1729 (1673 A. D.) by Rev. Vachak Vinayavijayji, the grand pupil of the famous Hirvjayasuri who mellowed the heart of Emperor Akbar towards Jain Religion and non-violence. Shri Kritivijayi was the Guru of the author who composed this song. The composer Vinayvijayaji died at Rander while he was also composing "Shripal Ras". This unfinished work was completed later by Upadhyaya Shri Yashovijayji. The Punya Prakash Stavan Preliminary Verses (Dohas) :
(10 rules of conduct for improving the quality of life.) I bow down in reverence to Twnenty-four Tirthankars, Dispensers of all accomplishments.
| also bow down lovingly to my preceptor (Guru) and to the revered Goddess of Learning.
Vir Vardaman, a son of Trishala Mata, Thou art the treasure of good attrileutes,
Oh ! The Lord of the Three words and the Leader of the Sangh, Thou art ever Victorious in the world.
(2) With folded hands once, Gautam asked Lord Vira benefitting for the awakened souls;
"Oh Arihant | Pray, tell us how should we tread the path to salvation ?"
In nactor-like sweet words thus spoke the Lord to Gauttam (a) "To apolgise for wrong conduct," (b) "To accept vows before a preceptor," (c) "To ask for forgiveness from all creatures born in 84 lacs
yonis (seats of birth)" (d) "To renounce properly 18 pap sthanaks." (e) "To seek four refuges." (1) "To be glad for good deeds." (g) "To entartain pious thoughts." (h) "To observe fasts at appointed time," and (i) "To recite devotedly Navkar Padas." "This code of ten rules : Oh! The Intelligent One! will sure lead thee to noble birth,
Perservere, whole-heartedly, and fail you will not, to cross this worldly ocean."
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