Book Title: Jainism in Gujarat
Author(s): Chimanlal Bhailal Sheth
Publisher: Godiji Jain Temple Mumbai

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________________ 261 On this occasion, Hiraharsha changed his name and came to be known as Hiravijayashri. In A D. 1566, Vijayadanasūri died; so Hiravijayasuri became the head of the Jain community160 After his preceptor's death, Hiravijayasūri had to surmount certain difficulties. Ratnapala of Cambay, had by his wife Thakā, a son named Ramaji who was not keeping good health. Ratnapala, being sick of Ramaji's continued illness, once said to the Sūri that if Rāmaji recovered his health, be would make him the Suri's disciple After some time, Rāmji was completely oured, but Ratnapala did not want to keep his promise, 80 when the Sūri reminded him of his promise, he picked up a quarrel with him and his daughter Aga instigated her father-in-law Harada's to complain against Hira vijayasűri to Sitabkhana, Governor of Cambay. When the complaint was lodged, orders were passed for the arrest of Hiravijayasūri and the latter had to romain in concealment for a period of 23 days to avoid Suba's mon.161 The second difficulty vas created by Jagamalarishi, who complained to Hiravijayasūri ( 160 ) Ibid., pp. 24-6. ( 161 ) Vidyarijaga, Surisvara and Samrat, pp. 27-9.

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