Book Title: The Jain 1998 07
Author(s): Amrit Godhia, Pradip Mehta, Pravin Mehta
Publisher: UK Jain Samaj Europe

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________________ 10th anniversary pranishdha mahotsawa Janmakalyanaka: Birth celebration of Indra carrying Bhagavan to Mount Meru. Vardhamana's bravery is tested again. The demon is vanquished and the title of Mahavira the Great Hero is bestowed Request to Nandivardhana to grant him permission for initiation and Nandivardhan's sorrow. Queen Trisala witnesses fourteen great dreams signifying the advent of an omniscient saviour. Plucking off the hair with his own hands and accepting the vow of renunciation. Gift of the half of the Devadusya (divine cloth given by Indra) to a poor Brahmin Love always wins anger and hatred; Bhagavan Mahavira enlightens a deadly poisonous cobra Candkausika. Page sponsored by Chatham Printers Limited CHATHAM CHATHAM PRINTERS LIMITED 32 CHATHAM STREET, LEICESTER LE1 6PB TEL: (0116) 255 6696 FAX: (0116) 255 6571 Accepting alms from Chandanbala for breaking fasts of five months and twentyfive days with specific vows. Bhagavan Mahavira attains omniscience (kevala-nana) while absorbed in the highest type of meditation. Bhagavan Mahavir's last sermon at Pavapuri lasting for fortyeight hours for universal welfare. Jain Education International 2010_03 189 For Private & Personal Use Only www.jainelibrary.org

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