Book Title: Mahayogi Sthulabhadra Diwakar Chitrakatha 043 Author(s): Nityanandsuri, Chidanandmuni, Shreechand Surana Publisher: Mahavir Seva Trust MumbaiPage 34
________________ MAHAYOGI STHULABHADRA When he entered the 100th year of One day he called the whole age he felt Sangh and said, Now I want to hand hand WIVU YO over the responsibility Now my body of the order to Arya Mahagiri and take the is extremely ultimate vow. weak. Getting free of all responsibilities of the order Arya Sthulabhadra went to Vaibharagiri hills. He sat on a rock and started his final meditation after taking the ultimate vow of abandoning food and all activity. After a fortnight of fasting and meditation he left his earthly body. The radiant sun of knowledge of that period had set. Arya Sthulabhadra was head of the order from 170 to 215 ANM. (356 to 291 BC.) THE END Sthulabhadra and Kosha Initiation by Arya Sambhutivijaya in 146 ANM Monsoon-stay in Kosha's mansion Promotion of religion as Acharya UMUNWVVD Display of miraculous power. 32 Jain Education International For Private & Personal Use Only www.jainelibrary orgPage Navigation
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