Book Title: Shraman Bhagvana Mahavira Part 5
Author(s): Ratnaprabhvijay, D P Thaker
Publisher: Parimal Publication

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________________ 145 He was no less a personage than the preceptor of Jagadguru Hiravijaya Sūri. His feeling for the faith was unprecedented and he was always anxious and vijılant about unity. He expired on the 12th day of the bright half of the month of Vaisakha in V. S. 1622 at Vaļāvali near Pāšan. 58 Śri Hiravijaya Stiri Birth V. S. 1583 · Initiation V. S. 1596 Pandita V. S. 1607 · Vācaka V. S. 1608 : Ācārya V. S. 1610 : Demise V. S. 1652 : Śri Hiravijaya Sūri was born at Palanpur, renowned as the birth-place of so impressive a personage as Sri Somasundara Sūri, on the ninth day of the bright half of the month of Mârgasirsa in 1583 V. S. His father was Kura Shăh of Khimasarā Ośvāl group and his mother's name was Näthibãi, his own original name being Hirāji. Before Hiraji was born Näthibiî had given birth to six issues, three sons--Sanghaji, Suraji and Sripäla and three daughters, Rambha, Rani, and Vimala Since his very childhood did Hirajt possess lustre, excellent characteristics, and loving nature. As soon as he entered the fifth year, his father put him to a primary school for practical knowledge, and for religious knowledge he began to acquaint the child with holy persons. By virtue of his sharp intellect, concentration of mind, and thirst for knowledge Hîrāji began to lead a pious life at the age of mere twelve. His relations could easily make out that Hirajt would be a brilliant and learned saint. Nature smiled at him; and, as luck would have it, after some time, he lost his parents. From this incident did, he realise the worthlessness and transitoriness of transmigratory existence. Meanwhile, his two sisters, Vimala and Rāni, took him away to Patapa, where they lived. 19 Jain Education International For Private & Personal Use Only www.jainelibrary.org

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