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” »
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” »
Relinquish sensuality
कामाणुगिद्धिप्पभवं खु दुक्खं
It can be said with certainty that misery arises due to sensuality.
Lord Rishabhdev’s Initiation
The Master then summoned his vassals, etc., from all quarters; and Bharata and his other sons, Bahubali, etc. The Lord addressed Bharata, “Son, take our kingdom. Now I intend to assume the sovereignty of self-restraint.” At this speech of the Master, Bharata stood for a moment with his face downcast; then bowed, his hands folded together, and spoke in a choked voice: “Even as there is happiness for me in falling before the foot-stool of your lotus-feet, so there is none for me seated on the jeweled lion-throne, O Master. Even as there is happiness for me running on foot before you, O Lord, so there is none for me mounted on the shoulder of a pleasure elephant. Continue reading “Lord Rishabhdev’s Initiation” »
Kyārē munē milaśyē
Kyārē munē milaśyē
māharō santa sanēhī?
Kyārē munē milaśyē
māharō santa sanēhī?
Santa sanēhī surījana
pākhē rākhē na dhīraja dēhī.
…Kyārē.1
Mūlaḍō thōḍō bhā’ī vyājaḍō ghaṇōrē
Rātaḍī ramīnē ahiyānthī āviyā. Ē dēśī.
Mūlaḍō thōḍō bhā’ī vyājaḍō ghaṇōrē,
kēma karī dīdhōrē jāya?
Talapada pūn̄jī mēṁ āpī saghalīrē,
tōhē vyāja pūruṁ navi thāya.
…Mūlaḍō.1
Renunciation of the world
भवतण्हा लया वुत्ता, भीमा भीमफलोदया
Craving for the world is like the frightful creeper which gives horrible results
