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ity of the Jain Sangha rests on the shoulders fo the Sutra. Conclusion: The Jain Sädhus and Sadhvis are Acharyä. Before attaining this title, one has to make an unique. Their entire life is dedicated to the spiritual upindepth study and a thorough exploration of the Jain lift of their souls and others. They bestow their blessÄgams and attain mastery of them. One must also studyings on all, uttering the words Dharma Läbha (may you the various languages of the surrounding territory and attain spiritual prosperity). They bless everyone alike acquire a thorough knowledge of all the philosophies irrespective of their caste, creed, gender, age, wealth, of the world related to different ideologies and religions. poverty, and social status. Some put Väskshep The Title of Upadhyay: This title is given to a Sädhu (scented sandal wood powder) on the heads of people. who teaches the other Sädhus and Sadhvis and has Monks and nuns show the path of a righteous, and disacquired a complete knowledge of the Agams (Scrip- ciplined life to every one through discussions, distures) and other religious books. The Title of Panyäs courses, seminars and camps to attain spiritual prosand Ganipad: To attain the status of Ganipad one perity. They perform the Pratikraman (introspection) should have in-depth knowledge of the Bhagawat Sutra daily and perform other austerities. along with other Agams. To attain the Panyäspad one
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THE SECOND CHAKRAVATI SAGAR RAA
In Jainism pious twelve Chakravartis are accom- bras from Nagaloka became very furious and modated in 63 ShalakaPurushas (24 Tirthankaras, scared with sudden attack on them. They tried to 12 Chakravartis, 9 Baladevas, 9 Vasudevas and 9 save themselves from heavy waterfall but they Prativasudevas). The first was Bharat, the son of couldn't do anything. They became annoyed first Tirthankara Rishabhadeva. The second asnobody listened to them. At last allKobra kings Sagarwas ancestor of them. Later on he became and their families decided to burn the Kumaras with king of Ayodhya. He was a cousin of their powerful poisonous eyes called second TirthankarAjitnath. Once Sagar saw a chakra DRASHTIVISH EYES.All kumaras died. We rein his armory. After paid homage he commence his member them as they protected the entire shrine. journey to overpower whole country.
SanatRaja became very sad. Even Indra came During travelling he saw one divine beautiful girl. to give condolence in disguise form of Brahaman. He fell in love and married her. After winning all the Indra calls the Current of Ganga as Jahnvi in the states in the country he became Chakravarti. He name of Jahnukumar. Later on Sanat renounced the was happy with all the prosperities he received. He world after giving kingdom of Ayodhya to grandwas even master of the 64 thousands women with son Bhagiratha.After rigorous austerities, Sanat got whom he received 60 thousands Rajkumaras. Kevalgnana and took Sanlekhana. His nirvan took Among them Jahanukumar was eldest.
place at Ayodhya. Once all Rajkumaras decided to go to Astapada Later on king Bhagirath turn the current of to see the shrine established by their ancestor. Af- Ganges on the plain land of Uttar pradesh with ter seeing wonderfulAstapada shrine, they decided lots of efforts applying even technology available to give protection. They dig out very huge creek with at that time. Till today we use the phrase the weapons of Chakravarti and started pouring Bhagirathfor heavy undertaking venture i.e. water from heavy current of Ganges. All the co- BhagirathPrayatna.
