Life in Ancient India as Depicted in Jain Canons

SR No.: 011077
Original Sutra Author: N/A
Author: Jagdishchandra Jain
Publisher: New Book Company
Publication Year: 1947
Total Pages: 429
Language: English
Classification: Book_English
File Size: 16 MB

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LIFE IN ANCIENT INDIA
reached Surabhipura and from there proceeded to Thūnāka Sannivesa and stood in meditation there Then Mahāvīra reached Rāyagiha and sojourned in a weaver's shed in Nālandā where he passed second rajny season. Here Gosāla met him and the two of thcm lcft for Kollaga
THIRD YEAR
From Kollāga Mahavira and Gosāla proceeded to Suvannakhalaya, then to Bambhanagama and then to Campā where the Teacher passcd third rainy season.
FOURTH YEAR
From Campå Mahåvira and Gosala reached Kalaya Sannivesa and thence to Pattakālaya It is stated that Gosāla was insulted at these places for his misbehaviour Then both reached Kumārāya Sanniyesa, where Mahāvīra stood in mcditation in the garden Camparamanija Then both travelled to Corāga Sannivesa where they were taken to be spies and were made prisoners From here Mahāvira and Gosāla proceeded to Pitthicampā where the Teacher passed fourth rainy season
FIFTH YEAR
From Pitthicampā Mahavira and Gosāla proceeded to Kayangalā Here some ascctics were staying with their families Gosāla is said to have maltreated them and was punished for his misdemeanour Thon both reached Sävatthi and then proceeded to Haledduga. Here there was a big turmeric tree where Mahāvira stood in meditation and his feet are said to have burnt by fire Then both reached Nangala where Malāvīra stood in meditation in the Vāsudeva temple. Here again Gosāla was punished for his misdemeanour They then proceeded to Avattagama where Mahāvira stood in meditation in the Baladeva temple Gosāla was taken to task and punished again Then both reached Corāya Sannivesa From there both journeyed to Kalambuka Sannivesa where both were tied by Kālahasti and were beaten; later on, they were sct at liberty by his brother Megha who is said to have seen Mahāvira in Khattiyakunda Then both proceeded to the country of Ladha where Mahāvīra had to endure various kinds of painful sufferings Then the two of them reached Punnakalasa where some robbers made an attempt on Mahāvira's life with sword From there both journeyed to the city of Bhaddiya where the Teacher passed fifth rainy season.
SIXTH YEAR
From Bhaddiya Mahävira and Gosāla proceeded to Kayalısamā. gama, then to Jambusanda and then to Tambāya Sanniycsa Then they