Shreemannagpuriya Tapagachhani Pattavali

This document is the Shreemannagpuriya Tapagachhani Pattavali, a lineage record of the Shreemannagpuriya Tapagachha branch of Jainism, published by the Jain Yuvak Mandal.

The text begins with invocations to deities and spiritual leaders. It then details the historical succession of the Pattavali (lineage of spiritual heads) starting from Lord Mahavir Swami. The Pattavali is traced through various significant acharyas, highlighting their lineage, lifespan, and notable contributions or events during their tenure.

The document explains how the Nagpuriya Tapagachha derived its name from different acharyas and how various sub-sects emerged over time. It mentions the pivotal role of acharyas like Sudharmaswami, Jambu Swami, Prabhava Swami, Sthulabhadra Swami, Vadi Deva Suri, and Hemchandracharya.

The text also incorporates "Prasangik Itihas" (occasional history) that provides context about the political and social landscape of India during the times of these acharyas, including the reigns of kings and significant events like famines and the spread of Buddhism.

The Pattavali meticulously lists acharyas sequentially, often providing details about their birth, initiation, discipleship, the duration of their monastic life, their achievements (like composing scriptures, resolving doctrinal disputes, establishing new branches), and their passing. It also notes the names of prominent disciples who succeeded them.

The document highlights the evolution of the Jain community and the transmission of Jain teachings through the lineage of these spiritual leaders. It emphasizes the importance of adhering to Jain principles and the role of acharyas in preserving and propagating the faith.

The latter part of the document, starting from page 23 onwards, continues to detail the succession with names like Manadevasuri (second), Vibudhapraabhasuri, Jayanandasuri, Raviprabhasuri, Yashodevasuri, Pradyumnasuri, Manadevasuri (third), Vimalachandrasuri, Udyotan Suri (founder of Vadgachha), Sarvadevasuri, Rupadevasuri, Yashobhadrasuri (second), Nemichandrasuri, Munichandrasuri (second), Vadidevasuri (founder of Nagpuriya Tapa), Padmaprabhasuri, Prasannachandrasuri, Gunusamudrasuri, Jayashekharasuri, Vajresenasuri, Hematilakasuri, Ratnashekharasuri, Hemchandrasuri (second), Purnachandrasuri, Hemahamsasuri, Lakshminivasa suri, Punyaratanasuri, Sadhuratanasuri, Parshvachandrasuri (also known as a rectifier of practice), Samarachandrasuri, Rajachandrasuri, Vimalachandrasuri (second), Jayachandrasuri (second), Padmachandrasuri (second), Munichandrasuri (third), Nemichandrasuri (third), Kanakachandrasuri, Shivachandrasuri, Bhanuchandrasuri, Vivekachandrasuri, Labdhichandrasuri, Harshachandrasuri, and Hemachandrasuri (third).

The text concludes with the lineage reaching up to Acharya Bhratrachandra Surishwarji, who is praised in devotional verses (stavan). The book was published by Jain Yuvak Mandal in memory of Ramanbhai, son of Mangaldas Lalubhai, under the guidance of Muni Maharaj Shri Jagatchandji Maharaj.

In essence, the Shreemannagpuriya Tapagachhani Pattavali serves as a historical and genealogical record of a significant lineage within Jainism, documenting the succession of spiritual leaders and their contributions to the faith.