Book Title: Sachitra Tirthankar Charitra
Author(s): Amarmuni, Shreechand Surana
Publisher: Padma Prakashan

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________________ ऋषभ अजित सम्भव अभिनन्दन सुमति पदाप्रभ smiled and said, “Acharya ! Please don't feel insulted. You are not aware that the sun of knowledge of this era is present before you as prince Vardhaman. He is the future Bhagavan Mahavir, the omniscient." It is believed that Indra compiled his questions and Vardhaman's answers into a book named Aindra Vyakaran (the grammar of the Indra). (M-10) सिंह गज वृषभ लक्ष्मी The Family Jnat clan to which king Siddharth belonged, was same as the Ikshvaku clan to which belonged Bhagavan Rishabhdev. Siddharth and Rishabhd both also belonged to the Kashyap family. It is a matter of pride for the Ikshvaku clan and Kashyap family that 22 Tirthankars came from the same family. Devi Trishla was the sister of Chetak, the president of the Vaishali republic. Because of the paternal connection with Videh area she was also known as Videhdatta (dinna); her third name was Priyakarini. (in figure, top) Vardhaman's uncle or king Siddharth's younger brother was Suparshva. Siddharth's elder son was Nandivardhan. Nandivardhan's wife was Jyeshtha. (in figure, middle) Vardhaman also had a sister named Sudarshana. When and to whom Sudarshana was married is not mentioned anywhere. However, her son Jamali was famous figure. (in figure, below-right) Although surrounded by unlimited wealth and grandeur, prince Vardhaman's mind and attitude was completely detached and purified by the fire of discipline. It was like a lotus flower in a pond. The power and the glory of the kingdom never attracted him. Even his marriage to Yashoda, daughter of prince Samarvir, was due to the affectionate persuation and pressure by and from his parents. Yashoda gave birth to a daughter, who was named Priyadarshana. (in figure, below-left) Prince Jamali married Sudarshana. (M-11) According to Acharang Sutra, three names of Vardhaman became very famous 1. Vaddhamane--This name, Vardhaman, was given by his parents 2. Samane-Saman or Shraman indicates his natural unblemished intellect. 3. Mahavir-This indicates his unique bravery, courage, and tolerance. This name was given by the gods. Another of his names was Sanmati. Because of his purity of thoughts he also became famous by this name. Other names of Bhagavan Mahavir, found in canonical literature are—Jnatputra, Vaishalik, Vir, Ativir, Antya Kashyap etc. Ilustrated Tirthankar Charitra (878) सचित्र तीर्थंकर चरित्र चन्द्र विमल अनन्त धर्म शान्ति G Lin Educationala

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