Jinamanjari 1995 09 No 12

Author(s): Jinamanjari
Publisher: Canada Bramhi Jain Society Publication

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travels through several villages for austerities and finally reached Bhaddiya in Ladha (Radha) country and ended the firth seaon.
Savatti may be identified with Sravasti. As regards Kayangala, it is said that is likely Kankajol located in the Santas Paraganas in Bihar. Ancient Ladha consisted of the modern districts of Hughly. Howrah and up to the eastern part of Midnapore.
In sixth year, Mahavira and Goasala, travelled to Kayali Samagama, Jambusanda, Tumbaya and Kupiya Sannivesas. While going to Jambusanda, they stayed at Ambaragama and Bhoganagar that lie on the high road from Vaisali to Kusinara." When they reached Vaisali from Kupiya Sannivesa, Gosala left Mahavira alone for his meditation. On arrival at Gamaya Sannivesa, Mahavira was honoured by Vibheleka Jakkha. Then he proceeded to Salisiyagama. At the end of the season, Mahavira went back to Bhaddiya, where he was joined by Gosala.
Both Gosala and Mahavira spent their seventh year completely at Alabhi in Magadha. Alabhi could be Aviwa, 40 km north of Etawa which lay between Sravatta and Rajaiha. Some scholars identify Alabhi with Sahet-Maheth.20
In the eighth year, both Mahavira and Gosala left Alabhi for Kundagasannivesa Maddanagama and Bahusalagama where Mahavira was harassed by Salejja Vanamantari. Again, they were troubled at Lahaggala, where some people suspected them as spies and caught them. Later they were released by Uppala from Atthiyagama. From Lohaggala, they went to Purimatala where Mahavira meditated in the garden of Sagadamuba. They finally returned to Rayagiha, passing through Unnaga and Gobhumi at the end of the season.
Lohaggala may be identified with Lohandage situated in the northwestern part of Chotanagpur division of Bihar and Purimatala with Purulia.22
The ninth year was troublesome for both. They endured all visiting the inhospitable region of the Ladha country, Vajjabhumi and Subbabhumi.23
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