Jain Legend Vol 1

Author(s): Hastimal Maharaj, Shuganchand Jain, P S Surana
Publisher: Hastimal Maharaj Shugan C Jain P S Surana

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birth to this declining happinesscycle's second t rthamkara while princess Vaijayant will give birth to the second cakravart .
Birth
Upon the completion of the pregnancy period, on the 8th day of the bright fortnight of the M gha month with moon in conjunction with Rohi constellation, mother Vijay dev gave birth to a son venerated by the three worlds. Just like the birth celebrations of Lord V abhan tha, Lord Ajitan tha's birth was also celebrated. Sometime after the birth of the Lord, princess Vaijayant gave birth to a son who went on to become the second cakravart . The atmosphere in the royal palace after the birth of two sons at the same time was filled with happiness and gaiety. People were given various kinds of gifts and rewards. It was an atmosphere of festivity and music all around. On an auspicious day king Jita atru invited his family and friends, ambassadors, warriors and important people of the city and after due honours, declared that since this son entered the womb of his mother, I have been unconquerable in the every place, hence it would be appropriate to name this boy Ajita. People expressed their agreement with joy. Prince Sumitra's son was named Sagara.
The development and upbringing of both the princes happened simultaneously. Both children gave happiness to their parents for many years with their child-play and entered adolescence. Prince Ajita possessed three kinds of knowledge since birth, and knew all the arts and skills. Consequently, there was no need to teach him anything, but to make Sagara skilled in all the arts and skills able experts were arranged. Sagara had a sharp intellect, hence on account of devoted and humble study, even before the expected time, he became well-versed in all kinds of knowledge and the 72 arts. During his study period, young Sagara also found his curiosity being resolved by Ajita of great use to him.
This way from childhood to adolescence passed and when both princes reached the youth stage the king Jita atru got them married to many qualified, beautiful women with all the womanly qualities. Prince Ajita also accepted it considering it part of the karma of enjoyment. When Ajitakum ra became 18 lakh p rvas old, king Jita atru told him of his desire to accept monkhood and requested him to take up the
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