Jain Legend Vol 2

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

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Era of ten prior canons knowing Monks
With the heavenly abode of c rya Bhadrab hu, the last Caturada a Prvadhara, in V.N. 170, the ruta keval era ended leading to the beginning of the era of ten prior canons knowing monks (Da a Prvadharas). vet mbara tradition considers that the Da a Prvadhara era stretched from V.N. 170 to 584, a span of 414 years, whereas according to Digambara sect, it is between V.N. 162 to 345, lasting for 183 years.
8. rya Sth labahdra
Birth Initiation Ascend to pontiff chair Heavenly abode Household life duration Ordinary monk tenure Tenure as pontiff Total longevity
V.N. 116 V.N. 146 V.N. 170 V.N. 215 30 years 24 years 45 years 99 years
After crya Bhadrab hu, the last rutakeval, crya rya Sth labhadra became the eighth pontiff. The name of rya Sth labhadra, who won over K madeva, the god of love and sensual pleasures, is taken first among the rare human beings.
Inspired by the unique victory of rya Sth labhadra on sensual pleasures, many poets have composed poems on his life history in many languages. The life of rya Sth labhadra sets a unique example of a combination of extremes - romance and detachment. It is impossible for a person staying in a place that brings disgrace and suspicion on one's character, to come out immaculately. But rya Sth labhadra, even after living continuously for four months in the house of Ko a, the most beautiful concubine of that time, stayed completely platonic and proved that the impossible can be made possible.
Birth and Parents
c rya Sth labhadra was born in V.N. 116 in an orthodox Brahmin family that staunchly believed in Jain Dharma and was respected by
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