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revered by the kings and an extensive propagator and influential c rya in Jina order. Impressed by his exemplary traits like renunciation, meditation and austerities, unfathomable erudition, the then two valorous kings Siddhar ja Jayasimha and Kum rap la became his ardent followers. He used to give them effectual timely advices and guided them in public welfare activities. He inspired them to perform such meritorious activities which modified and embellished their physical and spiritual worlds; contributed for all-round development of the societyfrom moral, social, historical and spiritual points of view and kindled the spirit of real humanity in the hearts of all. Thus he made exemplary services to Jina order in particular and to the humanity in general and enhanced its glory.
According to 'Prabh vaka Caritra' (authored by crya r Prabh candra S ri of R jagaccha, in Vikram 1334) the story goes thus: During the regime of C lukya King Kar a, a merchant called C ciga of Modha caste lived in a beautiful city called Dhundhuk (Dhandh ka) in the prosperous Gurjara region. His consort's name was P hin.
One night P hin in her dream saw that she got a Cint ma i gem (wish fulfilling gem) dazzling with radiance and she was bequeathing the invaluable Cint ma i into the lotus hands of her religious preceptor. The next moment she woke up from her sleep and felt thrilled and delighted.
During those days Devacandra S ri halted at ‘Modha Vasah'in Dhundhuk Nagara. He was the disciple of c rya r Pradyumna S ri of Candra gaccha. P hin after completing her morning chores went to 'Modha Vasah' to behold dar ana of c rya.
After offering venerations toc rya Devacandra S ri, P hin told him, her dream and asked about its implications. crya Devacandra S ri after deep contemplation said to her, “O, Pious Lady! You will give birth to a gem of a son like Kaustubhama i and you will entrust him into my care. He renders immense services to Jina order and infinitely transcends its glory.”
In due course P hin gave birth to a very handsome and attractive son on full moon day in Krtika month in Vikram 1145 C ciga's happiness knew no bounds. The boy was named as Camgadeva. C ciga liberally donated money to supplicants They served the guests with delicious feast
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