Critical Study Of Paumacariyam

SR No.: 022643
Original Sutra Author: N/A
Author: K R Chandra
Publisher: Research Institute of Prakrit Jainology and Ahimsa
Publication Year: 1970
Total Pages: 672
Language: English, Sanskrit
Classification: Book_English & Book_Devnagari
File Size: 18 MB

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INTERVENING STORIES
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renouncing the world. He bowed to Bahubali and returned to Sāketapuri. Bahubali performed meditation in the standing posture and duly attained salvation.
The Utlar adhyayana (18. 34), the Jambudvipaprajñapti (3. 41.71) and the Tiloya pannatti (4. 515) mention Bharata as the first
Cakravartin.
The Vasudevahindi (I. p. 187) agrees with the PCV and adds that Bharata before the commencement of the duels had sent his envoy asking Bahubali to accept his sovereignty. Bahubali was very proud of himself hence he was not attaining Kevala. It was his sister Brahmi who reminded and helped him in controlling his passion. The Avasyakacurni (I. p. 210) adds wordy duel and boxing. It mentions the efforts of both Brahmi and Sundari in helping Bahubali to control his passion.
The PCR (4. 67-78) mentions that Bahubali ruled at Pautanapura. It does not refer to the efforts of Bharata in dissuading Bahubali from accepting monkhood. It adds that during the period of his meditation some creepers coiled round and an ant-hill grew around the body of Bahubali. Many venomous snakes also surrounded him. The PCS (ch. 4) refers to Bharata's sending, of an envoy to Bahubali. It adds water-duel to those mentioned in the PCR and states that the duels were arranged by their ministers. Here Bharata helps in subduing the passion of Bahubali. The HVPJ (11.77-102) agrees with the PCS. The AP (26), the MP (12.17) and the RPS (p.6) also mention three duels. The TSP (I.p. 274) refers to the sending of an envoy. It (I.p. 312) adds a voice-fight to those referred to in the PCV. It states that the gods had arranged the duels and mentions both the sisters.
In the Bhagavatapurana (5.7f), Bharata is mentioned as the son of Rṣabhadeva, an incarnation of Vişņu. But the story does not agree with the Jaina tradition. After his name the country came to be known as Bharatavarṣa1 (5.7.3). At 9.20 another Bharata is mentioned as a Cakravartin who was the son of Dusyanta born of Sakuntala. He belonged to the Puruvarśa. He performed many sacrifices and gave presents to Brahmins.
9. Death of the son of Sagara:
The story is narrated by Gautama after relating the establishing of Meghavahana as the first lord of Lankapuri and the emancipation of Ajitasvāmin, the second Tirthankara (5.168-203).
1. See Visnupuraṇa, 2.1.32.