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________________ GEOGRAPHICAL I EXICON 347 On the eastern bank was stopping Gangadeva, the grand-disciple of Mahågiri. He used to cross the river and visited his teacher Dhana. gutta on the other bank.876 Its exact situation is not known, Ullugātīra--a city This city was situated on the bank of the river Ulluga and was visited by Mahāyia.377 (See Ullugā). It is not identified Unnagama sertlement It is said that aller cossing a forest, Mahavira arrived here from Purinatal and proceeded to Gobhūmi 871 Unnāta is mentioned in the Mahābhārata (abh. 27. 3). Its location is not known Wiabhapura & Gily It is mentioned that this town was visited by Mahavira.870 Tisagutta proceeded to Amalakappå from here,880 According to the tradition, Ushabhapura is another name for Rāyagiha (Sec Riyagıha). Usuara--a cili This town was located in Kuru.881 Its exact location is not known. I'llarūpaha Northern diuision of India Various customs and practices of this country are recorded in the Jain texts It is said that there was severe cold in this country and people having insufficient clothes kept themselves warm by burning fuel.381 Even heat was unbearable here and there was a constant rainfall in this country,89% accompanied by snow.884 It is stated that people in this country had their meals at night and so, if a monk, due to famine etc., was obliged to travel here, he had to follow the same practice.885 Ittură T1,3 p71a 87" Bha. 16; 878 See Supra p 259 Tu 819 Tha 11 pot Ti p 284 a 881 (ltaru Su, 14, also Ita II, P_64 883 Yusic, Pip 59 388 Ibid, 2 p 26 (MSS). 384 Das cu., p 276 was 1251 M. Pi, p 139.
SR No.011077
Book TitleLife in Ancient India as Depicted in Jain Canons
Original Sutra AuthorN/A
AuthorJagdishchandra Jain
PublisherNew Book Company
Publication Year1947
Total Pages429
LanguageEnglish
ClassificationBook_English
File Size16 MB
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