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The three branches of learning were Mati Gnana, Shruta Gnana and Avadhi Gnana
43 What was his mark of
identification? 44 How many were the auspi.
cious signs on his body? 45 What were the branches of
learning over which he had mastery at the time of birth and during the
life of the householder? 46 Complexion 47 Beauty 48 How much physical
power? 49 The constitution of joint
bones 50 Sansthana (The form of
the body)
Golden yellow Most beautiful Infinite
Vajrarishabhanaracha
Extremely strong Most beautiful because of
square shape. (Not too long and not too broad) Seven arm-length
51 Height from the fingers of
the legs 52 Length from the fingers of
the arms
120 Angula (about 60 inches - 150 cms)
21 degrees The centre-top elevated
53 Finger and thumb-angle 54 Distinguishing feature of
the head 55 The Pigment of blood 56 Was he married?
White (like the milk of a cow) Yes (according to the belief of Shvetambara tradition)
57 What was the name of his
wife? 58 Had he any children?
Yashoda Yes, one daughter (Priya
darshana) 30 years
59 How long as a house
holder 60 What was his charity dur
ing a year?
3,88,80,00,000 gold coins
14 What knowledge did he The knowledge that trans
get after taking the oath? cends the mind
DETAILS ABOUT THE SPIRITUAL PRACTICE 1 How long did he wear the For one year and one month divine scarf?
(according to the Shve
tambar tradition) 2 What diet was used to Khir-a milk preparation with
break the first fast? rice 3 When did he break the On the day next to the day of fast?
initiation 4 Where did he break the At Kollag Sannivesha
first fast? 5 Who gave him food for A Brahmin named Bahula at
breaking the fast and his residence
where? 6 What utensil was used for The utensil was provided by the milk-soup?
the householder 7 What was the duration It was the fasting for six
of the most rigorous months
penance? 8 Had he practised Abhi- In various ways
graha ? 9 What was the total dura- Total fasting for 4166 days
tion of penance ? 10 How many were the days 349 days
of breaking the fast during the fasting period of more than twelve and a
half years ? 11 Where did he carry on his In eastern and northern spiritual practices ?
India 12 Duration of relaxation For 48 minutes (when he
during the spiritual pra slept) ctices of more than twel.
ve and a half years. 13 Had he undergone
Yes, many ordeals? 14 Who harassed him ? Men,gods and animals 15 What posture did he adopt Mostly Kayotsarga posture for spiritual practice ? was adopted in Jina Mudra
while standing 16 What were the techniques Self control, Penance, mediof spiritual practices ? tation and observance of
silence THE AUSPICIOUS OCCASION OF ABSOLUTE
ENLIGHTENMENT 1 Absolute enlightenment According to Indian calenmonth and date
dar the month of Vaisha.
kha and the tenth day of
the bright half of the month 2 The name of the day Suvrata (classical name) 3 The name of the auspici- Vijaya (classical name)
ous time 4 The time of absolute en- The fourth part of the daylightenment
evening 5 The zodiac at the time of Virgo
absolute enlightenment 6 Age at the time of absolute 43 years
enlightenment 7 The place of absolute en- A field outside the town lightenment
Jrimbhika, on the bank of the river Rujuvalika
(Bihar State) 8 Were any disciples pre- No
sent at the time of abso
lute enlightenment ? 9 Was he wearing any dress No
at that time ? 10 Had he any articles with No, being completely nonhim ?
possessive
DETAILS ABOUT INITIATION The month and date of the month was Margashiinitiation
rsha according to Jain Cal.
endar and the date was the tenth Day of the dark half
of the month. 2 The time of initiation The fourth Prahara (a meas
ure of time) of the day. 3 The constellation at the Uttara falguni
time of initiation 4 The zodiac at the time of Virgo
initiation 5 Age at the time of initi- 30 years
ation 6 How many are the funda- Five including non-violence,
mental vows at the time truth etc.
of initiation? 7 The penance on the day of Fasting for two days
initiation 8 The name of the palanquin Chandraprabha
used during the great
procession of initiation 9 Was anyone else initiated No. (He was alone to be inititogether with him?
ated) 10 In which city was he A t Kshatriyakunda Gam initiated?
Nagara 11 In which forest was he In Gnatkhandvana of Kunda initiated?
Gam 12 Under which tree was he Under the Ashoka tree
initiated? 13 How did he pluck off the By using the fist five times
hair?
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