Jain Legend Vol 4

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

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Jinavallabha S ri's footsteps, spent his entire life incessantly trying to progress and enrich Jina order. In his endeavour, he endured greater difficulties than Jinavallabha S ri, but never deviated even a little from his set path.
c rya Jinadatta S ri (D d Guru)
Jinadatta S ri was such an influential c rya of the Vikram 12th Century that even today he is well-known in many distant parts of India. He was a fearless, quick-witted c rya and an eloquent debater. His sermons used to be poignant and soul-stirring. Travelling continually all over India, he with his commanding and inspiring sermons of Lord Mah v ra strengthened the morale of the followers of Jainism and upheld the moral and social values, and also motivated thousands of non-Jains to convert into Jain
Parents, Caste and Birth
Jinadatta S ri's father's name was V cchiga. He was a distinguished merchant in Gujarat who was revered even by the king. He belonged to Hummada caste. They were originally inhabitants of Dhavalakapura (Dholak ) in Gujarat which is a place of historical significance. V cchiga was the minster of Gujarat. His wife's name was B hada Dev . She was a chaste and devout lady.
She gave birth to a son in Vikram 1132, who later became famous as Dd Jinadatta S ri (who enriched Jina order).
When the boy attained the age of schooling, he was sent to an able teacher for studies. The boy having mental penetration started learning diligently.
Some scholarly female monks of Dharmadeva Up dhy ya, the disciple of Jine vara S ri halted in Dhavalakapura during monsoon in Vikram 1141. Taking her son, the devout Bāhada Devī went to them every day to behold, and to listen to spiritual discourses be in the company of righteous. At the very first glance itself, the female monks realised that the boy would transform into an extremely intelligent person. They, on the basis of auspicious marks and astrology foresaw that this boy in future would serve and enrich Jain religion. They persuaded Bāhada
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