Jain Legend Vol 3

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

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While populating P a a, Vanar ja invited Nn re hof Gmbh and helped him to settle with his family there. He appointed N n as his prime minister and also made him as a head of judiciary to give major punishments. Like King Nandivardhana (1st Nanda) got Kalp ka as his prime minister and in his form, generations of able devoted and responsible for Nanda dynasty; similarly it will not be out of place to say that appointing N as the first prime minister of A ahillapura P a a by Vanar ja was a boon for him to have N 's generations of able devoted expert in legal matters and intelligent ministers to serve the rulers of Gurjara land. A member of N 's family was the chief of judiciary when the last ruler of C potka a and even during the rule of M lar ja Solamk. V ra and Nedha, several generations later of Nn's family were also chiefs of judiciary in P a a during their times. Vimala, son of V ra was also a minister and chief of judiciary when Bh ma Deva Solamk ruled in Gujarat. Similarly Dhavala and nanda from Am tya family were minister and prime minister. Prime Minister P thy P la of Jain King Kum ra P la was also from N n 's lineage.
In this way, Vanar ja was apt in selection and appointment of able and devoted persons in his team. As far as gratefulness is concerned, Vanar ja can be favourably compared to southern Jain kings Gamgar ja (Gamga dynasty) and rulers of Hoyasala dynasty. They all expressed their profound gratefulness towards Jains and made unique contributions for the preaching and influence generation of Jainism in their times.
With the supreme benevolence of lagu a, Vanar ja was brought up with all round care and support. Successor of lagu a made him an able and worthy person by imparting complete education. Both teacher and disciple and at their slightest indication, the entire Jain congregation offered all kinds of help to Vanar ja C vad from time to time. To express his deep gratitude towards his biggest and guardian like well wisher lagu a, Devacandra and the entire Temple dweller Jain congregation, Vanar ja Cāvaļā got himself anointed at the throne of Gurjara Empire with the hands of both lagu a and Devacandra. Further to express his heartfelt gratitude for the infinite favours and kindness bestowed on him, Vanar ja Cāvadā on the instruction of his guru
lag a issued an ordinance to ban entry in Gurjara Prade a of all Jain monks except those belonging to temple dwellers Jain congregation permanently. This way he contributed his might uniquely to enhance the influence and dominance of temple dwellers congregation, the like of
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