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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Comparison with Hemacandr c rya, the Omniscient in Kaliyuga
(Era or machines)
D
BIRTH
IN INITIATIO MONKHOO
N
ACHARYA STATUS
HEAVENL Y ABODE
V DIDEVAS RI
3
years
earlier HEMACANDR CRYA
years
later
years
later
years before
BIRTH
INITIATIO
N IN MONKHOO
CRYA STATUS
D
HEAVENL Y ABODE
Vikram 12 h to 13th century found two great authors, erudite scholars and influential c ryas of Jina order in Jain history, namely r V dideva S ri and r Hemacandr c rya, (who was adorned with the title 'omniscient of Kaliyuga'). V dideva Sri was born 2 years before r Hema S ri, initiation - 2 years after, holding the c rya post – after 8 years and finally ascending to heaven 3 years before. Thus these two c ryas were not only contemporaries of their time, and aware of each other totally, but also had good rapport between them. V dideva S ri defeated the proficient debater of his times c rya Kumudacandra of Digambara tradition, in a spiritual discourse in the royal court of the gallant King, Siddhar ja Jayasimha, in A ahillapura Pa a a. With this jubilant victory besides enriching the vet mbara sect, he also enthroned on the highest elevated throne.
On the other hand, crya Hemacandra left a profound influence in the heart' of Siddhar ja Jayasimha with his sacrifice. detachment and erudition. He imparted spiritual knowledge about the Jina order through his sermon to Kum rap la the heir-apparent of C lukya dynasty and made him a committed worshipper of Jainism. He also authored several holy texts of high calibre and thus enhanced the glory of Jina order.
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