Jain Journal 1994 07

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

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JAIN JOURNAL : VOL XXIX, NO. 1, JULY 1994
records attesting to such attrocities on basadis are many. The Gawarwad inscription, dated 1071 A. D., in Gadag Taluk, refers to the invasions of the Chola King Ko-Para-Kesari Rajendradeva in Belvaladesa is stated to have defiled and damaged the Jain sanctuaries erecrted by Ganga Permadi (Bhutuge II). but he paid the penalty of his crimes by being defeated and slain by Trailokyamalla, i.e., Someswara 1.58 It is quite evident that many basadis, including the Brahmajinalaya built by Attimobbe in Belvaladesa, must have fallen to the ground during this invasion. Again, a century later, Goggarasa, an ardent Saiva, destroyed many more basadis in about 1184 A. D.; the images of Jina and celestial gods and goddesses, were broken to pieces. This is illustrated in the Annigeri inscription dated 1184 A. D.54 Further advent Veerasaivism aggravated the situation. Challenging the atmosphere of religious tolerance, and ultimately bringing about the downfall of many magnificent Jaina basadis. Literary and epigraphical records throw light on such events. However, all traces of 1500 basadis built by Attimobbe have been completely wiped out.
Marvels and Miracles of Attimobbe:
Attimobbe, on account of her pious activities, appears to have been admired and adored by the people, and many marvellous events have been attributed to her in the Lakkundi inscription. Brahmasiva, a popural Jaina poet of 12th century A. D., extols Attimobbe as 'ghatantaki' meaning Yakshi Padmavati. The following marvellous and miraculous events are also mentioned:(a) She once took a vow to observe complete fasting until she saw
Kukkuteswara Jina, on the Indragiri at Sravana Belgola. She felt exhausted while climbing the hill, but sudden, untimely
showers provided her relief from strain. (b) When a fire broke out and spread devastatingly in the city (not
mentioned), Attimobbe sprinkled holy water of the Jina, and the
fire was thus extinguished. (c) She took an oath of fasting -even unto death- until she secured
the Jina image of Karulapave, on the bank of the river Narmada. Her desire was fulfilled and this became her precious life-long possession.
53. E. I., Vol. XV. 54. SII, Vol. XV.