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The descriptions of pilgrimages are mainly found in the Jaina literature of the later era only. In the present Sārāvalī Prakirṇaka, the story of the origin of the Satrunjaya (Pundarika) tīrtha, its importance and the result of austerities, charity and worship performed there are specifically mentioned for the first time. +3
PREFACE: LIII
Sleeping on the ground (Bhūādhārī),
Walking on foot (Pādacārī),
Keeping purity of faith (Śraddhā dhārī),
Giving up all raw and live consumption (Sacitta
parihārî), and
Observing celibacy (Brahmacārī).
Besides these, Vividha Tīrtha Kalpa (Circa 13th century AD) and various series on pilgrimages (Tīrtha Malāeǹ), that were abundantly written in the later period, give important information about various places of Jaina pilgrimage. The descriptions of group pilgrimages are also found in many a series and manuscript written after the 13th century AD. These have been dealt with later in this preface.
The object of going on pilgrimage is not only practising the faith but it also has a practical aspect to it, which has been indicated in the Niśītha-cūrṇī. It has been mentioned, therein, that one who stays at one place and does not visit other villages and cities becomes like a 'frog in the well'. As opposed to this, one who travels becomes worldly wise and practical by visiting many a village, town, city, region and capital, as also gains visual pleasure
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