Bruhat Sangrahanine Ange Karwama Aavela Anek Yantrono Sangraha

This document is a Gujarati-language Jain text titled "Shree Bruhat Sangrahani Ange Karwama Aavela Anek Yantrono Sangraha" (A Collection of Various Diagrams Made in Relation to Shree Bruhat Sangrahani). Authored by Shastri Jethalal Haribhai and published by Kunvarji Anandji, it is presented as a collection of diagrams that elaborate on the concepts within the larger work, Bruhat Sangrahani.

The book was prepared under the inspiration of Guruni Labhashriji. The publisher, Kunvarji Anandji, also oversaw its revision and publication. The text is dated Vikram Samvat 1996 (which corresponds to 1939-1940 CE) and Veer Samvat 1461.

Key Points and Contents:

• Purpose: The primary purpose of this compilation is to present a collection of diagrams (yantras) that were deemed necessary for a better understanding of the Bruhat Sangrahani, which was being published with a Gujarati translation. Guruni Labhashriji desired to have more diagrams included, leading to the creation of this separate volume.
• Scope: The collection contains a total of 41 diagrams. Some diagrams span multiple pages, particularly those detailing the movements and distances of the sun and moon concerning their celestial orbits (mandals).
• Notable Diagrams and Themes:
  • Celestial Mechanics (Sun and Moon): Several extensive diagrams (pages 11-17) focus on the distances (ayam, vidhsvambha) and circumferences (paridhi) of the celestial orbits (mandals) of the two suns and the moon. These also illustrate the duration (muhurta gati) each orbit takes to complete one day-night cycle (30 muhurtas) and the entire cycle across all orbits. This specific information is highlighted as being rarely found elsewhere.
  • Deity Lifestyles and Lifespans: The first 27 diagrams deal with deities of different realms (Bhavanpati, Vyantar, Vaimanika), their lifespans (utkrushta-jaghanya ayu), their hierarchies, names of Indra and their consorts, their symbols, colors, and the number of their attendants.
  • Hell Realms (Naraki): Diagrams 28-35 focus on the hellish realms (Narak). They detail the structure, names, layers (pratar), dwelling places (naraka-vasa), the Earth-mass (pruthvi-pind), rings (valaya), and lower regions of each hellish planet. Specific diagrams illustrate the number of dwelling places in different directions, the shapes of these dwellings, and their internal structure. The body dimensions and lifespan of the inhabitants of these realms are also presented.
  • Cosmological Details: The collection includes diagrams about the measurement of human realms, distances between stars, the proportion of water and fish in oceans, the names and dimensions of continents (dwipa) and oceans (samudra), and the number of celestial bodies.
  • Other Topics: The later diagrams cover diverse but crucial topics:
    • Diagram 24 details the number of vehicles for un-possessed goddesses in specific heavens, their lifespans, and which deities are compatible with them.
    • Diagram 25 addresses the concurrent presence of Tirthankaras, Chakravartis, and Vasudevas in the region of Adhai Dwip.
    • Diagram 26 discusses the measure of sustenance (us) and food for deities based on their lifespans.
    • Diagram 36 presents a comprehensive overview of the 24 Tirthankaras, detailing 24 aspects or doors related to them.
    • Diagram 37 illustrates the eternal shrines and idols of Jinabimbas across the three realms.
    • Diagram 38 deals with the Siddha-adhikar, specifically the maximum number of liberated souls (Siddhas) at any given time based on their gender-inclination (strivedadike).
    • Diagram 39 presents the maximum lifespan and height (avagahana) of creatures in the animal (Tiryanch) realm, categorized by their specific types.
    • Diagram 40 lists the total count of "Koti" (a unit of counting).
    • Diagram 41 describes the speeds and movements of deities associated with celestial vehicles to measure their dimensions.
• Publisher's Note (Nivedan): The publisher, Kunvarji Anandji, states that while some diagrams were included in the main Bruhat Sangrahani translation, this separate compilation offers a more extensive and useful collection. He expresses his efforts to make it as beneficial as possible and requests feedback from scholars for any omissions or errors.
• Structure and Content Detail: The index (Anukramanika) on page 4 lists the subjects of each diagram with their corresponding page numbers, providing a clear overview of the book's contents. The subsequent pages present these diagrams with numerical labels and descriptions in Gujarati.

In essence, this book serves as a visual and mathematical appendix to the Bruhat Sangrahani, providing detailed diagrams and numerical data related to Jain cosmology, celestial mechanics, the abodes and characteristics of various types of deities, the structure and inhabitants of the hell realms, and significant figures in Jainism.