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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is not only logical but also substantiated by quoting relevant examples from scriptures.”
As he was completely disarmed and could not find any appropriate logical argument or scriptural proof to contradict Deva S ri, Kumudacandra in order to buy time, mumbled a question, "Yes, what is it that you said, what did you say please?" The perspicuous debater Deva S ri once again repeated his argument in the same style. Yet again, Kumudacandra repeated the same question, "What is it that you said, what did you say please?” So this time Deva S ri presented his version in a tone as thunderous as that of a lion's roar.
Even after that as no bee struck his brains and not knowing what to say or what not to say he garbled, “Let the analysis of my defendant be written on a copper plate".
The judge first bowed to the king, and then addressing the audience gave his verdict in a decisive tone, “It appears that Digambara c rya r Kumudacandra has been rendered speechless. vet mbar c rya Deva S ri triumphed over r Kumudacandra in the spiritual disputation."
King Siddhar ja Jayasimha gave his consent to the verdict of the arbitrator and declared Deva S ri as the winner. He then ordered his men to write an “epistle of victory."
His order was at once obeyed and King Siddhar ja himself presented the “epistle of victory' to Deva S ri.
r Hemacandr c rya, who was also present in the court, witnessed the entire discourse conducted between the two great c ryas, its progress and the final outcome. Expressing his appreciation and delight at the amazing debate, logical skill and profound scholarship, King Siddhar ja Jayasimha wanted to offer 1 lakh gold coins to r Deva S ri. However, declining the offer Deva S ri said, “O King! We are passionless and desireless ascetics and should not even touch money as it is a sin for us."
As Deva Sri refused the money, the King consulted his ministers and got a huge temple of Vabha Deva constructed with that money. In
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