सूरोदये पासति चक्खुणेव
Even after sunrise, one needs eyes to see
Eyes are needed
Even if a mirror were there, a blind man cannot see his face. To see one’s face eyes are required. Continue reading “Eyes are needed” »
Sadhvi Chandanbala
Mahasati (female ascetic) Chandanbala occupies a unique place among the leading 16 satis of Jain relegious history. Besides being learned, virtuous and devoted to penance, she became the first sadhvi (nun) of the sadhvi sangh (order of nuns) founded by Bhagwan Mahavir and thereafter she enjoyed the honour of being the first sadhvi-president (head of the order of nuns) of 35000 sadhvis. Her life-sketch conveys the message that virtue is greater than caste or creed. Continue reading “Sadhvi Chandanbala” »
Jāga tuṁ jāga tuṁ ātamā māharā
Śrī Rishabdev (Adinath) Jina Stavan
Rāga: Prabhātīyu
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Anupamadevi
Anupama was Tejpal’s wife. Her complexion was dark and even her body was not that beautiful but she possessed extraordinary intelligence. She showed uncommon common-sense in solving complicated problems not only of the family but those of others as well. Continue reading “Anupamadevi” »
24 Tirthankars
Below are the details of the present 24 Tirthankars in the Bharatkshetra of Jambudweep.
1. Shri Rishabdev (Adinath)
| Heaven before Birth : | Sarvarthasiddha |
| Father : | King Nabhi |
| Mother : | Marudevi |
| Birthplace : | Vinittanagari, Palitana |
| Complexion : | Golden |
| Symbol : | Ox / Bull |
| Height : | 500 Dhanusha |
| Age : | 8,400,000 Purva |
| Diksha Tree : | Vata (Banyan) |
| Yaksha : | Gomukha |
| Yakshini : | Chakresvari |
| Place of Nirvana : | Ashtapad |
Kalyanaks
| Chyavan : | Jeth Vad 4 |
| Janma : | Fagan Vad 8 |
| Diksha : | Fagan Vad 8 |
| Keval Gyan : | Maha Vad 11 |
| Moksha : | Posh Vad 13 |
Mystery behind the name
He had a sign of an ox on his thigh. The mother Marudeva saw 14 dreams, of which the first was that of an ox. He started the religion after a time span of 18 koda Kodi Sagaropam (Sagaropam itself is almost an innumerable number, therefore 18 KodaKodi sagaropam is a countless number). Therefore, he was also known as Ādinath (The first one).
2. Shri Ajitnath
| Heaven before Birth : | Vijayavimana |
| Father : | King Jitshatru |
| Mother : | Vijaya Rani |
| Birthplace : | Ayodhya, Shikharji |
| Complexion : | Golden |
| Symbol : | Elephant |
| Height : | 450 Dhanusha |
| Age : | 7,200,000 Purva |
| Diksha Tree : | Sala (Shorea Robusta) |
| Yaksha : | Mahayaksha |
| Yakshini : | Ajitabala |
| Place of Nirvana : | Shikharji |
Kalyanaks
| Chyavan : | Vaisakh Sud 13 |
| Janma : | Maha Sud 8 |
| Diksha : | Maha Sud 9 |
| Keval Gyan : | Posh Sud 11 |
| Moksha : | Chaitra Sud 5 |
Mystery behind the name
The parents of Lord Ajit would always involve themselves in games and sports. Each time they did so, the father invariably won the game against his mother. But after the conception of lord Ajit his mother would always win the games. Thus she named him ‘Ajit’ or the unconquered one.
3. Shri Sambhavnath
| Heaven before Birth : | Uvarimagraiveka |
| Father : | Jitari |
| Mother : | Senamata |
| Birthplace : | Savathi, Sravasti |
| Complexion : | Golden |
| Symbol : | Horse |
| Height : | 400 Dhanusha |
| Age : | 6,000,000 Purva |
| Diksha Tree : | Prayala |
| Yaksha : | Trimukha |
| Yakshini : | Prajnapti |
| Place of Nirvana : | Samet Shikhar |
Kalyanaks
| Chyavan : | Fagan Sud 8 |
| Janma : | Magsar Sud 14 |
| Diksha : | Magasar Sud 15 |
| Keval Gyan : | Asho Vad 5 |
| Moksha : | Chaitra Sud 5 |
Mystery behind the name
When the Lord Sambhav was conceived the production of grains increased and there was much prosperity. There were no droughts or famine. Hence he was called Sambhav or possible.
Kavadyaksha
Unless their is some extraordinary and celestial hidden power protecting day and night, how could these temples and their purity remain unpolluted and its whole atmosphere well-to-do at and ever pleasing?
The demi-god Kapardi is always looking after this holy hill. Continue reading “Kavadyaksha” »
