Shraman Bhagvana Mahavira Part 1

Author(s): Ratnaprabhvijay, D P Thaker
Publisher: Parimal Publication

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same way, the seventh variety of Kalpa Vriksa named Citra-rasa satisfied them with delicacies of various kinds.
Just as, an officer of the Treasury of a King, gives the king various kinds of ornaments asked by him, in the same way, the eighth variety of Kalpa Vrikṣas named Manyānga gave the yugalikas ornaments of numerous kinds.
Just as, a clever carpenter prepares excellent dwellings in a short period of time, in the same way, the Kalpa Vriksas named Gabākāra, supply the yugalikas with excellent palaces for their use.
Just as, pleased masters give excellent garments to their servants, in the same way, the tenth variety of Kalpa Vriksas named A-nagna, give excellent garments suitable for seasons to yugalikas as desired.
Besides these, just as Cintamani Ratna (the thought-gem) supplies all possible objects in the world, in the same way, other Kalpa Vrikṣas yielded a number of other articles. During the first ara, the earth was as sweet as sugar. The waters of rivers, streams, and lakes, were extremely sweet, delicious, and refreshing like nectar.
2. During the second ara named Susama of the avasarpini kāla, the yugalikas had an age-limit of two palyopams. They take their food after an interval of three days. They are invariably tall. The Kalpa Vriksas of that period yielded less even when repeatedly solicited. The earth and water became less sweet, and land, water, and other fruitful articles, became less fruitful than they were during the first ara.
3. During the third ara named Susama-dusamā, the yugalikas had an age-limit of one palyopama. They took their food after an interval of two days. During this period, the yielding powers of Kalpa Vrikṣas, the sweetness and fruitfulness of earth and water, and the height and strength of the bly, as well as,
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