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Vadivotala Šanti Sari Dhansree, the wife of a merchant Dhanadeva, gave birth to a son named Bhima, in the village called Unnâyü situated to the west of Anahillapur - pâţan. He looked handsome on account of his wide forehead and long hands (his hands, while standing erect, reached down into his knees) There were the marks of a chapter (an umbrella,) a flag, and a lotus, (indicating his bright future) in his palms and in the soles of his feet, Vijayasimha Sūri found in Bhima, a pupil worthy of shouldering the burden of his Caccha (name applied to a particular band of Jam ascetics.) To fulfil his ambition, he travelled to Unnâyü, and going to the house of Dhanadéva, requested him to give him Bhima for the upliftment of the Jaitia-Religious rule. The merchant also gave his son with a view to secure spiritual welfare in this world, as well as, in the next one.
Diksa ceremony was performed at the right time and the boy was given the name of Śânti, Seeing him, to have been wellversed in all the sciences of learning, Vijaya-simha Süri, then, installed him on his seat, and resorting to continuous fasts, he attained heaven. The reputation of Santi Sūri steadily spread everywhere and he was ultimately accorded a warm welcome in the Court of the King Bhima of Patana. The King conferred on him the titles of Kavindra (the greatest poet) and Vâdicakri (competent in the science of rhetoric).
Besides, being fond of literature, King Bhoja had a great liking for listening to stories. He derived great delight in hearing new and wonderful tales. It was on account of the entreaties of the King, that the poet Dhanapāla had composed Rsabha-Caritra (Tilak Manjari) and inorder to see that the work is free from *Utsūtra-prarūpanā, Mahendra Sūri was requested to review the book but he suggested the name of Śäntı Siri Hence. Dhanapala came to Päțaņa At that time, Santi Sari was engrossed
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