Jain Journal 1973 04

Author(s): Jain Bhawan Publication
Publisher: Jain Bhawan Publication

Page 53

APRIL, 1973
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There he lived for sāgaras two, enjoying all pleasures of heaven And descended, to Dhatakikhanda, to the east of Mount Meru, 220 In the land of Videha, in Mangalavatidesa in northern range Of Mount Vijayardha, at Kanakaprabha, the best among cities, 221 Unto a Vidyadhara king Kanakapunkha, by Kanakamala his queen, Was he born as a son, Kanakojjvala by name. 222 Once with consort Kanakavati, the prince was atop Mandaragiri, There met he Priyamitra, a monk, master of knowledge avadhi. 223 Encircled him with devotion, paid his homage to the monk. "Revered monk, on spirituality enlighten me,” quoth he. 224 Ordained the monk, “Spirituality, is in ahimsā, take shelter in it, "Approach liberation through it, cut karma fetters with it, 225 “Fix thy mind, retrace not, be dedicated unto it, "Be firm and always think-Spirituality, protect me'. 226 "Once so rooted, think of distinctions--subject and instrument, "And do so all the while, liberation will soon come to thee.” 227
Thus he ordained, and the prince received it in his heart, Like one thirsty, drank he, the nectar of spirituality. 228 Renounced he pleasures all, wholly fixed in non-possession, Dying through meditation, he took birth in seventh heaven. 229 Had a span of sāgaras thirteen, this stay he enjoyed in full, On completion came down, breathing his last through meditation. 230 In Kosala, on this very isle, Saketa is the city's name, Where unto king Vajrasena, by queen Silavati, a son, 231 Harisena by name, a source of pleasure by natural traits, Mastered he the goddess of kingdom, as one does a wife chaste. 232 At last, he discarded all his fortune, as one discards a dried wreath, To take refuge with Srutasagara, good in vows and holy text. 233 With penances ever ascending, he went to heaven after death, Graced Mahasukra for sixteen sāgars, enjoying life at its best. 234 The sun rises to set, so did he end his life in heaven, Eastern part of Videha, eastern fringe of Dhatakikhanda, 235 In the country of Puskalavati, unto king Sumitra of Pundarikini, By his devoted queen Manorama, he was born as a son. 236 Priyamitra was his name, bedecked was he with principles, His name subdued all, made a world-monarch of him. 237 Satiated by the joys of life, he heard the words of a Tirthankara, Ksemankara by name, words dropping from his lips, 238 Words were they deep and meaningful ; thought he, joys must end. He turned inward, entrusting the kingdom to Sarvamitra, 239 His son, joined he the holy order with a thousand kings, Courting Great Vows, rooted in Mother-Pravacana. 240