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The Shvetämbara scripture the Samvayanga Sootra says that thirty-four miraculous attributes are possessed by a Tirthankara'.
1. The Tirthankara's hair and nails do not grow. 2. His body is always spotlessly clean. 3. His flesh and blood are as white as cow's milk. 4. The fragrance of His breathing is like a lotus flower. 5. His intake of food cannot be seen by ordinary mortals. (No one can see Him consuming any food.) 6. A wheel of Law (dharma-chakra) is seen nearby. 7. A three-tier canopy is hanging above the head of the Tirthankara (Tri-Chhatra) 8. White whisks (Chämara) are seen in the sky. 9. The Tirthankara is seated on a 'throne 10. A victory flag always remains in front of the Tirthankara wherever He is going. 11. A Tirthankara is seen sitting under a giant Ashoka tree where He is delivering a sermon. 12. There is a divine halo behind the head of the Tirthankara 13. The land where the Tirthankara walks becomes flat and beautiful automatically. 14. Thorns on the ground bend down so that they do not hurt the Tirthankara 15. All seasons become favourable. 16. A mild cool wind blows which gently sweeps the ground in the presence of the Tirthankara. 17. A fragrant, gentle shower clears the ground of dust and dirty particles. 18. Flowers come down from the sky, all around the Tirthankara. 19. All unpleasant noises, tastes, words, shapes disappear. 20. Pleasant voices, tastes, words, shapes, etc. appear. 21. The Tirthankara's divine speech can be heard from a distance of two miles. 22. The Tirthankara speaks in the Ardha-Mägadhi language because this is the softest tongue. 23. This language can be understood by all creatures including animals) in their own languages, and they all feel blessed. 24. All beings forget their animosity towards each other and assemble to hear the sermon. 25. Leaders of other faiths also come and bow to the Tirthankara. 26. These leaders do not argue or speak against the Tirthankara. 27. Insects, which usually destroy crops, are not found anywhere in that area. 28. People remain free of severe illness. 29. The army does not harass the people. 30. Foreign armies do not harass the people. 31. Heavy torrential rain is absent. 32. There is no total lack of rain either. 33. There is no famine. 34. Fever and obstacles perish.
I have highlighted some of the points in the above list, the reason for which will become apparent as we move on to other texts.
Samvayanga Sootra, Samvay No 34
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