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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took initiation into rama Dharma from ryik Suvrat and observed with the best feelings, pure penance and temperance all through their lives. The wives of Jamb Kum ra relinquished all the sensual pleasures, comforts and luxuries and immense wealth, in their prime youth, when one loves to enjoy them. The way they nurtured their unswerving love till their last breath for Jamb Kum ra, whom they had once chosen as their husband in their hearts is by itself the greatest, unparalleled, incomparable, unique and amazing phenomenon that served and will continue to serve as a perennial source of inspiration to the women desirous of liberation.
Female monk Dh ri (Approximately 24-60 V.N.)
Dh ri was the wife of R ravardhana, the younger son of Avant King Plaka (grand daughter-in-law of Canda Pradyota). The life of femalemonk Dh ri is considered in Jain history as the symbol of an ideal woman. Before taking initiation into rama Dharma, she had to sacrifice great riches and even sever the loving bond towards her children to protect her chastity. After taking initiation, she prevented the probable merciless killing of people in the two kingdoms and gave an inspiring message of Non-violence & non-war to the world.
Female monk Vijay vat & Vigatabhay
(Approximately 44 V.N.)
There is a mention of Female monk Vijay vati and her disciple Vigatabhay in va yaka C ri. A short time before Avant sena invaded Kau mbi, Female monk Vigatabhay observed Samlekhan in Kau mb. On the occasion of her Samlekhan, the community of Votaries and Female-votaries organized a spiritual festival and showed their respect towards this noble Mahasat .
An anonymous Female monk & Muru da Princess
(3rd to 6th Century V.N.)
It was mentioned that Cil ta Ri, who was considered as a foreigner in those days, took initiation from Lord Mah v ra; similarly it is also
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