Tirthankar 07 Suparshvanath Bhagwan Parichay - Book Summary

This document is a Gujarati-language summary of information about Tirthankar Suparshvanath, the seventh Tirthankar in the current era of Jainism, compiled by Muni Shri Deepratnasagarji. The book is titled "Tirthankar 07 Suparshvanath Bhagwan Parichay" and aims to provide information about him through 185 "doors" or points of inquiry.

Here's a comprehensive summary based on the provided pages:

Introduction and Scope:

The book is part of a series introducing Tirthankaras and focuses on the seventh Tirthankar of the current "Chovisi" (cycle of 24 Tirthankaras) in Bharatkshetra.
It covers 185 points of information related to Suparshvanath Bhagwan, with information on the other 23 Tirthankaras also being presented within these points.

Source Material:

The compilation draws heavily from various Jain scriptures and texts, including:
- "Saptatishathsthan Pravar" by Somatisuri
- "Aavashyak" Niryukti
- "Tirthoddalika Panha"
- "Pravachan Saroddhar"
- "Trishashthishalaka Purush" Charitra
- "35 Maha Purush" Parichay
- "Samvay Ang"
- and other Agamic texts.

Compilation Process and Discrepancies:

The idea for this compilation was conceived around 2001, but due to extensive work on Agamic scriptures, it was delayed.
The author notes that while "Saptatishathsthan Pravar" serves as a foundation, the information is not solely based on it. Other texts were consulted, and some points from the source text were omitted or modified.
A crucial clarification is made regarding textual variations (pathaantar) found in different scriptures. The author acknowledges that not all numbers cited might be eternally fixed, as variations exist for the number of Gandharas (chief disciples), monks, nuns, etc., in the lives of various Tirthankaras. Examples are given for Ajitnath, Sambhavanath, and Suvidhinath, highlighting different counts of Gandharas and other disciples in different texts. The author also mentions that these variations are noted in his other work, "Agam Kathanuyog."

Key Information about Suparshvanath Bhagwan:

Previous Lives and Merit Karma (Page 5-6):

Number of previous lives: Three.
Previous lives after obtaining right faith:
1. King Nandisena
2. A deity in the Middle Goidhuk (Madhy Gaivedhyak)
3. Suparshvanath (current life)
Previous life location: Dhatkikhand continent, Purva Mahavideh region, south of the Sitanadi river, in Ramaniya Vijay, in the city of Shubhapuri.
Previous life name: Nandisena.
Status in previous life: Mandalik King.
Guru in previous life: Aridaman.
Reasons for binding Tirthankar-namkarm (20 points): These include devotion to Arihants, Siddhas, Preachings, Gurus, elders, learned ones, ascetics, continuous awareness of knowledge, unwavering perception, humility, adhering to essential duties, pure conduct and vows, momentary equanimity, equanimity in penance, renunciation, respect for the deserving, acquiring unique knowledge, devotion to scriptures, and propagation of preachings.
Scriptural knowledge in previous life: Eleven Angas.
Heavenly abode in previous life: Sixth Naivedhyak.
Lifespan in that heaven: 28 sagaropam (ocean-like lifespan measure).

Descent and Conception (Page 7-8):

Month and Tithi of descent (Shastriya): Bhadrava Vad 8.
Month and Tithi of descent (Gujarati): Shravan Vad 8.
Constellation at descent: Vishakha.
Zodiac sign at descent: Libra (Tula).
Time of descent: Mid-night.
Mother's 14 dreams at conception: Elephant, Bull, Lion, Lakshmi, Garland of Flowers, Moon, Sun, Flag, Full Pot, Lotus Pond, Ocean of Milk, Divine Chariot, Pile of Jewels, and a Flame without smoke. (Note: The text mentions that the order of dreams is generally similar for all Tirthankaras, with Rishabhdev's mother seeing a bull first).
Interpretation of dreams: By the father and a dream interpreter.
"Garbh Sanharan" (conception protection): This did not occur for Suparshvanath Bhagwan.
Mother's womb appearance: Her abdomen did not change shape, as the conception was hidden.
Mother's name: Prithvi Devi.
Vow taken in the womb: None.

Birth and Early Life (Page 8-10):

Gestation period: 9 months and 19 days.
Birth constellation: Vishakha.
Month and Tithi of birth (Shastriya & Gujarati): Jeth Sud 12.
Zodiac sign at birth: Libra (Tula).
Time of birth: Mid-night.
Era at birth: Latter half of the fourth era.
Time remaining in the fourth era at birth: 42,000 years, 1 lakh koti sagaropam, 20 lakh Purva, 3 years, and 8.5 months.
Birthplace: Kashi country, city of Varanasi.
Divine maidens at birth: 56 (8 from each of the six directions: Upward, Downward, East Ruchak, West Ruchak, North Ruchak, South Ruchak, and Middle Ruchak). Their activities included preparing the birth chamber, purifying the ground, sprinkling fragrant water and flowers, holding mirrors, fanning, holding pitchers, holding lamps, and performing post-birth rituals.
Place of birth ablution: On the Atipandukambal rock, south of Pandukvan.
Number of Indras present at birth: 64 Indras (10 Indras from 12 Kalpas, 2 Jyotishka Indras - Sun and Moon, 20 Bhavanpati Indras, 32 Vyantar Indras).
Activities of Indras at birth: Creating a reflection of the Lord, the chief Indra (Saudharmendra) changing his form, placing the Lord in his mother's lap, bathing the Lord with 1008 pitchers of water, anointing with sandalwood, performing Anga Puja with flowers, dressing the Lord, adorning him with jewelry, sprinkling nectar on the Lord's toe and returning him to his mother, and showering 32 crore gold coins and proclaiming his glory.
Parents: Mother: Prithvi Devi. Father: Pratishtharaja.
Caste (Jati): Male.
Destiny of Mother: Attained Moksha.
Destiny of Father: Attained Ishan Devlok.
Other names: Information not available.
Gotra: Kashyapa.
Lineage (Vansh): Ikshvaku.
Symbol (Lanchhan): Swastika.
Meaning of name: "Suparshva" due to having beautiful sides. "Suparshva" also refers to the mother's body becoming beautiful-sided due to the influence of the conception.
Head ornament: A hood (Phana) – either 1, 5, or 9.
Physical characteristics: Excellent, possessing 1008 auspicious marks.
Sangan (body structure): Anuttar Vajrushabhanaraj.
Samsthan (physique): Anuttar Samachatursra (perfectly square).
Knowledge during household life: Mati, Shruta, Avadhi knowledge.
Gana: Rakshasa.
Yoni: Mrig (Deer).
Complexion: Golden (Kanchan).
Appearance: Extremely glorious, radiant. Even all gods combined could not create a form as large as the Lord's thumb.
Strength: Infinite strength (Tirthankara's strength is infinitely greater than a Chakravarti's, which is double that of a Vasudeva).
Height (Utseadha-angul): 200 dhanush.
Height (Aatma-angul): 120 angul.
Height (Pramana-angul): 48 angul.
Sustenance: Nectar placed on the toe by Indra in infancy, and later specialized food like Odana.
Marriage: Had a marriage.
Sensual enjoyment: Experienced with his wife.
Princehood: 5 lakh Purva.
Reign: 14 lakh Purva, 20 Purvang.
Status: Mandalik King.
Path to enlightenment: He was Swayambuddha (self-enlightened).

Renunciation and Asceticism (Page 11-12):

Occasion for renunciation: Announced by Lokantik deities residing in Brahmalok.
Yearly donation (Vardhan): 1 crore 8 lakh 388 thousand sonaiyas daily, and 80 crore sonaiyas annually.
Time of donation: From sunrise to noon.
Tithi of renunciation (Shastriya): Jeth Sud 13.
Tithi of renunciation (Gujarati): Jeth Sud 13.
Constellation at renunciation: Vishakha.
Zodiac sign at renunciation: Libra (Tula).
Time of renunciation: Latter half of the day.
Penance at renunciation: Fasting of six days.
Age at renunciation: Later age, after ruling.
Name of palanquin at renunciation: Manohara.
Number of people who renounced with him: 1000 men.
Ling (state) upon leaving: Tirthankar ling (not any other).
City from which he renounced: Varanasi.
Forest of renunciation: Sahasram forest.
Tree under which he renounced: Ashoka tree.
Number of fistfuls of hair plucked: Five fistfuls.
Knowledge obtained immediately upon renunciation: Manahparyavagyan (mind-reading knowledge).
Divine garment: Placed on his shoulders by Indra. Remained for one year, or according to another view, until the soul's purification.
First alms: Paramanna (sweet rice pudding).
When first alms received: The next day.
Where first alms received: Patlikhand.
First alms-giver: Mahendra.
Destiny of first alms-giver: Attained Moksha in that life or the third life.
Divine manifestations at first alms: Proclamation of "Aho Daan!", divine musical instruments, shower of gold coins, fragrant water and flower shower, and shower of clothes.
Amount of gold coins showered: Twelve and a half crore sonaiyas.
Strict penance in his reign: Eight months.
Area of his travels: Aryabhumi.
Time as a Ksuddhasth (undergoing karmic action): 9 months.

Enlightenment and Preaching (Page 13-14):

Tithi of Kevalgyan (Omniscience) (Shastriya): Phalguna Vad 6.
Tithi of Kevalgyan (Gujarati): Maha Vad 6.
Constellation at Kevalgyan: Vishakha.
Zodiac sign at Kevalgyan: Libra (Tula).
Time of Kevalgyan: Forenoon.
Place of Kevalgyan: Varanasi.
Forest of Kevalgyan: Sahasram forest.
Tree of Kevalgyan: Shirish.
Height of Kevalgyan tree: 12 times the Lord's body (200 x 12 = 2400 dhanush).
Penance at Kevalgyan: Fasting of six days.
Atishayas (Supernatural abilities): 34 atishayas (4 from birth, 19 by gods, 11 from destruction of residual karma).
Qualities of speech (Vachna): 35 qualities, including Sanskrit-like speech.
Eight Pratiharyas (attributes of a Tirthankar): Ashoka tree, shower of five types of flowers, divine sound, white chowries, throne, halo, divine drumbeat, and umbrellas/parasols.
Chaitya Vriksha (first Pratiharya): 2400 dhanush.
Freedom from 18 defects: Not having obstacles to giving, gain, energy, enjoyment, and usage, disgust, fear, ignorance, sleep, non-restraint, desire for worldly pleasures, laughter, sorrow, hatred, delusion, attachment, and non-liking.
Establishment of the Tirth: During the first Samavasaran (preaching assembly).
Duration of Tirth activity: Until Chandaprabha Bhagwan.
Period of Tirth breakage: None.
First Gandhara: Vidarbha.
First Sadhvi (nun): Soma.
First Shravak (lay follower): Information not available.
First Shravika (lay follower): Information not available.
Chief devotee king: Danvirya.
Yaksha: Matanga.
Yakshini: Shanta.
Gana: 95.
Gandharas: 95.
Sadhus (monks): 3,00,000.
Sadhvis (nuns): 4,30,000.
Shravaks (laymen): 2,57,000.
Shravikas (laywomen): 4,93,000.
Kevalis (omniscient beings): 11,000.
Manahparyavajnanis (mind-readers): 9,150.
Avadhijnanis (clairvoyants): 9,000.
Chaturdhapurvis (masters of 14 Purvas): 2,030.
Vaikriyaldharis (possessors of transformative powers): 15,300.
Vadimunis (eloquent monks): 8,400.
Samanya Munis (ordinary monks): 2,45,025.
Anuttaropapatika Munis (monks who will not be reborn in lower realms): Information not available.
Prakirnaka composition: 300,000.
Number of vows for monks: Four Mahavratas (Great Vows).
Number of vows for lay followers: Twelve vows.
Types of conduct (Charitra) in him: Three - Samayika (momentary restraint), Sukshma Samparaya (subtle self-restraint), and Yathakhyat (complete self-restraint).
Number of Tattvas (principles): Nine (like soul, etc.) or Three (Deity, Guru, Religion).
Number of Samayika: Four - Right faith, scripture, partial restraint, full restraint.
Number of Pratikkraman (atonement): Two - Raayika (daily) and Devsika (nightly).
Night-time eating: Belongs to the 'Uttara Guna' (higher virtues).
Sthit-kalpa (monks who stay in one place): Shyayatar, 4 vows, Jyeshtha, Krutikarma.
Asthit-kalpa (monks who move): Anachelakya, Auddeshika, etc., in 6 types.
Monastic conduct: Straightforward and wise.
Types of virtue: Two - Unguided (monk) and Guided (householder), or Scripture and Conduct.
Monks' attire: Any color.
Monks' attire measurement: As available.
Duration of household life: 19 lakh Purva and 20 Purvang.
Duration of Kevalgyan life: 9 months and 20 Purvang less than 1 lakh Purva.
Total period of renunciation: 1 lakh Purva minus 20 Purvang.
Total lifespan: 20 lakh Purva.
Endurance of adversities (cold, heat, etc.): Endured them properly.
Destination after death: Moksha (Siddhi Gati), abode of eternal and unobstructed bliss.
Post-death rites: Cremation (no burial, etc.).
Tithi of Moksha (Shastriya): Phalguna Vad 7.
Tithi of Moksha (Gujarati): Maha Vad 7.
Constellation at Moksha: Anuradha.
Zodiac sign at Moksha: Scorpio (Vrishchik).
Time of Moksha: Forenoon.
Place of Moksha: Sametshikhar mountain.
Posture at Moksha: Kayotsarga (meditative standing posture).
Height at Moksha: 133.33 dhanush.
Penance at Moksha: Mass Acharan (fasting for an entire month).
Number of beings who attained Moksha with him: 500.
Era at Moksha: Latter half of the fourth era.
Time of Moksha: 42,000 years, 1 thousand crore sagaropam, and 89 half-months remaining in the fourth era.
Earthly area of Yugantakrit (epoch-creating): Up to a countable number of men.
Earthly area of Paryayantakrit (end of a period): One day, etc.
Duration of previous lives (Purva): Indefinite period.
When the Purva period ended: After an indefinite period.
Interval between Tirthankaras: After Suparshvanath Bhagwan, 900 crore sagaropam passed before Chandaprabha Bhagwan attained Nirvana.
Wonders during his Tirth: None mentioned.
Chakravarti kings during his Tirth: None.
Vasudeva (powerful warrior kings) during his Tirth: None.
Baldeva (elder brothers of Vasudeva) during his Tirth: None.
Prati-Vasudeva (antagonists) during his Tirth: None.
250 Abhishekas at birth: Detailed list of various celestial beings and their consorts (10 Vaimanika Indras, 20 Bhavanpati Indras, 32 Vyantar Indras, 66 Chandras, 66 Suryas, etc.) performing the ritual, resulting in 1 crore 60 lakh total abhishekuses (250 x 64000 pitchers).

Contact Information:

Muni Shri Deepratnasagarji Maharaj Saheb
Address provided for correspondence.
Mobile number and email address are listed.

In essence, this document is a meticulously organized compilation of biographical and theological details about Tirthankar Suparshvanath, drawing from a rich tradition of Jain scriptures and offering insights into his life, teachings, and the cosmic events surrounding him. It also highlights the challenges of textual variations in religious scholarship.