Agam 33B Viraththao Dasamam Painnayam Mulam PDF File - Book Summary

This document, titled "Agam 33B Viraththao Dasamam Painnayam Mulam," is a Jain text attributed to Muni Deepratnasagar, revised and edited by Deepratnasagar. It is part of the Jain Agama Online Series. The text primarily focuses on hymns and praise of Lord Mahavir, elaborating on the epithets and virtues associated with him, explaining their significance through lyrical verses.

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Title: Agam 33B Viraththao Dasamam Painnayam Mulam.
Author/Editor: Dipratnasagar, Deepratnasagar.
Publisher: Deepratnasagar.
Context: Part of the Jain Agama Online Series, specifically "Jain Education International for Private and Personal Use Only."
Dedication: Mentions "Pujya Anand-Kshama-Lalit-Sushil-Sudharmasagar Gurubhyo" (to the revered Gurus Anand, Kshama, Lalit, Sushil, and Sudharmasagar).
Date: //2012.
Content: Identifies the text as "33/2 Veeraththav-Dashamam Painnayamsutra."

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Content Structure: Outlines the structure of the work, mentioning "Vishaya Samanam Bhagavan Mahavir Sutra" (Subject: Sutras of Lord Mahavir), "Pattanko Gaha 1-43" (Stanzas of Pattanko 1-43), and "Anakkama 1-43" (Unordered 1-43).
Edition Information: Notes it's the "Deepratnasagar-sanshodhitah..... 'Aagam Sutra 33/2 Page 2 Chandavejjhayam'" (Revised by Deepratnasagar... 'Aagam Sutra 33/2 Page 2 Chandavejjhayam'). This suggests "Chandavejjhayam" might be another title or a descriptive element of the text.

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Praise of Lord Mahavir: Begins with invocations and praise.
- Salutation: "Namiuna jinaṁ jayajīvabandhavaṁ bhaviyakumudrayaniraraṁ / Vīraṁ giridadhīraṁ thuṇāmi paṭaṭathanāmehiṁ" (Saluting the victorious Jin, the liberator of the cycle of birth and death, the jewel of the lotus of the auspicious, I praise Vir, the firm like a mountain, with his manifest names).
- Epithets and Their Meanings: The majority of this page is dedicated to explaining the meanings behind Lord Mahavir's many titles.
  - Aruha/Arihanta/Arhanta Deva Jin Vir Paramkaruniya: Praising him as the Arhat, the omniscient, all-seeing, knower of past, present, and future.
  - Jay Vītarāga Kevalī Tihuvana Guru Savva Tihuvana Varishṭha: Acclaiming him as the Victorious One, free from passions, possessed of omniscience, the guru of the three worlds, the best of the three worlds.
  - Bhaya Tiththayar Ti Ya Sakkehiṁ - Namaṁsiya Jininda: Proclaiming him as the Tirthankar (founder of the religious order) who is saluted by Indra and other celestial beings.
  - Shri Vardhamana Hari Har Kamalasan Padm Namadheyehiṁ: Mentioning his names that are similar to those of Vishnu, Shiva, and Brahma, but emphasizing his unique virtues.
  - Explanation of "Arhasi": Stanza [5] explains that he is called "Arhasi" (worthy) because he has burnt the seeds of karma through the fire of meditation, thus not being subject to the cycle of birth and death.
  - Explanation of "Arhanta": Stanza [6] explains "Arhanta" as one who destroys enemies like passions, afflictions, and suffering.
  - Stanza [7] & [8]: Further elaborates on the reasons for the title "Arhanta," including being worthy of worship, receiving salutations, and being revered by gods, humans, and demons.
  - Stanza [9] & [10]: Explains he is an "Arhanta" as he is free from the cycle of rebirth and possesses infinite knowledge and is not attached to worldly pleasures.
  - Stanza [11] & [12]: Attributes "Arhanta" to his unwavering mind and his worthiness of worship by celestial beings.
  - Stanza [13]: Calls him "Deva" (God) for his victory over passions and attainment of infinite bliss.

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Continuation of Epithets:
- Stanza [14]: Calls him "Jina Deva" (Victorious God) for destroying enemies like passions and attaining supreme virtues.
- Stanza [15]: Calls him "Viro" (Hero) for breaking the knots of the eight karmas and being adorned with the glory of asceticism.
- Stanza [16]: Calls him "Mahaviro" (Great Hero) for accepting vows and showing devotion from the day he took his first vow.
- Stanza [17]: Calls him "Paramkarunio" (Most Compassionate) for his heart filled with compassion for all beings, whether friend or foe.
- Stanza [18]: Calls him "Sarvajna" (Omniscient) for knowing all things, past, present, and future, through his knowledge.
- Stanza [19]: Calls him "Sarvadarshi" (All-seeing) for perceiving all beings and their states in their own forms.
- Stanza [20]: Calls him "Parago" (One who has crossed over) for having crossed the ocean of karma and the cycle of existence.
- Stanza [21]: Calls him "Tikkalavidu" (Knower of Three Times) for perceiving past, present, and future events as clearly as if they were in his palm.
- Stanza [22]: Calls him "Nāha" (Lord) because he guides those lost in the fearful cycle of birth and death.
- Stanza [23]: Defines "Raga" (attachment) and "Dosa" (aversion) as the inclination of beings towards pleasant or unpleasant objects.
- Stanza [24]: Explains that the pride of celestial beings like Brahma, Vishnu, and Shiva is destroyed at Lord Mahavir's feet.
- Stanza [25]: Describes his hands, feet, and other body parts as appearing to be held by something within him.
- Stanza [26]: Suggests that "Dosa" (aversion) is indicated by the presence of qualities that are usually considered negative.
- Stanza [27]: States that even if various deities reside in his body, he is free from all impurities and is therefore "Vītarāga" (free from passions).

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More Epithets and Explanations:
- Stanza [28]: Describes his nature as infinite and unchanging, eternally present.
- Stanza [29]: Calls him "Kevali" (Omniscient) because his power is unimpeded and he possesses perfect knowledge.
- Stanza [30]: Calls him "Tihuvana Guru" (Guru of the Three Worlds) because he guides all beings towards the right path.
- Stanza [31]: Calls him "Savvo" (Everything) because he is beneficial to all beings.
- Stanza [32]: Calls him "Tihuvana Variṣṭho" (Best of the Three Worlds) for his possession of strength, power, glory, beauty, and knowledge.
- Stanza [33]: Calls him "Bhāyavanto" (Fearless) as he is not affected by worldly powers and glories.
- Stanza [34]: Calls him "Tirthankaro" (Ford-maker) for establishing the four-fold Jain order.
- Stanza [35]: States that even Indra, the king of gods, salutes him, making him worthy of salutation.
- Stanza [36]: Calls him "Jinindo" (Lord of Jinás) because he is the controller of celestial lords.
- Stanza [37]: Calls him "Vardhamana" (Growing/Prosperous) because he grew in wealth and prosperity in the palace of King Siddhartha.
- Stanza [38]: Calls him "Vinnu" (Vishnu) as he holds a conch, discus, and a deer in his hand, signifying generosity.
- Stanza [39]: Calls him "Hara" (Shiva) as he removes the inner impurities of beings, not just the external poison of Nilakantha.
- Stanza [40]: Calls him "Kamalāsanā" (Brahma) for establishing the four-fold path of righteousness.
- Stanza [41]: Calls him "Brahma" for his swan-like gait.
- Stanza [42]: Calls him "Buddha" (Enlightened) for his perfect, pure omniscience which is unique and exceptional.

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Concluding Remarks:
- Final Praise: "Iya nāmaāvalisaṁsthuta sirivīrajiṇinda manda putrarasa | vīyara karuṇāi jina vara śivapaya manahaṁ dhīraṁ vīra" (Thus praised by this garland of names, O Lord Vir Jinendra, son of Mandraputra! O benevolent Lord Vir, bestow upon me the path of liberation through your compassion).
- Completion: "33/2 'Viraththav' Dashamam Painnayayam Samaptam Muni Deepratnasāgarena Sanshodhitah Sampaditashcha Viraththavo Samaptam" (33/2 'Viraththav' the Tenth Painnayayam is completed, revised and edited by Muni Deepratnasagar. Viraththav is completed).

Overall Summary:

The Jain text "Agam 33B Viraththao Dasamam Painnayam Mulam" is a devotional work that systematically praises Lord Mahavir by elaborating on his numerous epithets. Through a series of verses, the text explains the deeper meaning and significance behind each title, such as Arihanta, Sarvajna, Vitaraga, Tirthankara, and more. It highlights Lord Mahavir's omniscience, compassion, detachment from worldly passions, and his role as the spiritual guide for all beings. The work is presented as a revised and edited version by Deepratnasagar, contributing to the Jain Agama Online Series. The text emphasizes the spiritual qualities that make Lord Mahavir worthy of worship and veneration.