Book Title: Nav Smarana
Author(s): Vinod Kapashi
Publisher: Vinod Kapashi

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________________ Hemchandrächärya, a Shvetämbara Jain Ächärya born in the 11th century mentions the following thirty-four atishayas': 1. Tirthankara's hair and nails do not grow. In addition, His body is always spotlessly clean. 2. The fragrance of His breathing is like a lotus flower. 3. His flesh and blood is as white as cow's milk. 4. His intake of food cannot be seen by ordinary mortals. 5. All beings forget their animosity towards each other and assemble to hear the sermon. 6. This language can be understood by all creatures (including animals) in their own languages, and they all feel blessed. 7. There is a divine halo behind the head of the Tirthankara. 8. These leaders do not argue or speak against the Tirthankara. 9. People remain free off severe illness. 10. The army does not harass the people. 11. Foreign armies do not harass the people. 12. Heavy torrential rain is absent. 13. There is no total lack of rain either. 14. There is no famine. 15. Fever and obstacles perish. 16. A dharma-chakra is seen nearby. 17. White whisks (Chämara) are seen in the sky. 18. The Tirthankara is seated on a 'throne'. 19. A three-tier canopy (Tri-Chhatra) is seen above the head of the Tirthankara. 20. A flag on a tall pole remains in front of the Tirthankara wherever He is walking 21. Devas create golden lotuses where the Tirthankara is about to put his steps. The Tirthankara then walks on these lotuses. 22. Devas create a three tier assembly hall. The walls of these are made up of gems, gold and silver, respectively. 23. The Tirthankara sits facing the Eastern direction. However due to the miraculous effect created by the gods, The Tirthankara's face can be seen from all four directions. (As if He has four faces) 24. A Tirthankara is seen sitting under a giant Ashoka tree 25. Thorns on the ground bend down in respect. 26. Trees, on both sides of His path bend down, as if they are paying their respects. 27. The gods blow a musical wind instrument (Dundubhi) 28. A mild cool wind gently blows. 29. Birds hover around the Tirthankara as if they too are bowing in respect. 30. A fragrant, gentle shower clears the ground of any bad karma. 31. The gods make flowers rain from the sky. 32. At least ten million Devas are always ready to serve the Tirthankara. 33. The Tirthankara's divine speech can be heard from a distance of two miles. 34. All seasons become favourable A Digambara scripture, the Tilyapannati, narrates the following thirty-four atishayas Veetaraga Stotra. published by Shrimad Rajchandra Nijabhyas Trust, Ahmedabad, 1965 88

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