Tirthankar 13 Vimalnath Bhagwan Parichay

This document is a detailed introduction to the 13th Tirthankar, Bhagwan Vimalnath, compiled by Muni Shri Dipratnasagarji. The book aims to cover 185 aspects or "doors" related to his life and teachings, drawing information from various Jain scriptures.

Here's a summary of the key information presented across the provided pages:

Introduction and Scope:

• The book is part of a series titled "Tirthankar Parichay."
• It focuses on Bhagwan Vimalnath, the 13th Tirthankar of the current era in Bharatkshetra.
• The compilation includes 185 aspects, also referring to information about the other 23 Tirthankars.
• The author acknowledges the use of several key Jain texts as references, including "Saptatishasthan Pra," "Savac," "Pravachan Sarohar," "Trishashthishalaka Purush Charitra," and others.
• The preparation of this book began around 2001 but was delayed due to the author's extensive work on Agam Shastras. It became feasible after the publication of his 561st book.
• The author highlights that while "Saptatishasthan Pra" is a primary source, other texts were also consulted, and some aspects from the primary source were omitted or adapted.

Discrepancies in Scriptural Data (Page 4):

• A crucial point is made about variations in numbers and details found in different Jain scriptures regarding the number of Ganadharas, Shravakas, Shravikas, etc., of past Tirthankars. Examples are given for Bhagwan Ajit, Sambhav, and Suvidhi Nath, indicating that not all numbers presented in this book are necessarily absolute or universally agreed upon across all texts. The author mentions having noted these discrepancies in his "Agam Kathanuyog."

Key Biographical and Life Details of Bhagwan Vimalnath:

• Name: Vimalnath.

• Order in the current Chaubisi: 13th Tirthankar.

• Previous Lives: Three significant previous lives are mentioned: Padmasen Raja, Sahasar Dev, and Vimalnath himself.

• Previous Birth Location: Dhatkikhand continent, in the Dhatki Bharat region, south of Meru Parvat, in the city of Mahapuri.

• Previous Birth Name and Status: Padmasen, a Mandlik King, with his Guru being Sarvagupta.

• Bonding of Tirthankar Karma: Achieved by worshipping 20 specific virtues or "sthanas" (places), such as love for Arihants, Siddhas, teachings, gurus, ascetics, continuous knowledge, unwavering faith, humility, vows, meditation, renunciation, service, receiving new knowledge, devotion to scripture, and propagation of teachings.

• Previous Heavenly Abode: Sahasra Swarg.

• Lifespan in previous heavenly abode: 18 Sagaropam.

• Chyavan (Descent to Earth):

  • Date: Vaishakh Sud 12 (both scriptural and Gujarati calendar).
  • Nakshatra: Uttara Bhadrapada.
  • Rashi: Meena (Pisces).
  • Time: Midnight.

• Conception:

  • Mother's Dreams: 14 auspicious dreams were seen by the mother, including an elephant, bull, lion, Lakshmi, flower garland, moon, flag, sun, full pot, lotus pond, ocean of milk, divine aircraft, treasure heap, and smokeless fire. (Note: The book clarifies that while 14 dreams are generally noted for Tirthankars, Rishabhdev's mother saw a bull as the first dream).
  • "Garbha Sanharan": This did not occur for Bhagwan Vimalnath.
  • Mother's Appearance during Pregnancy: Her abdomen did not change shape due to the hidden nature of the fetus.
  • Mother's Name: Shyama Devi.

• Birth:

  • Duration in womb: 8 months, 21 days.
  • Birth Nakshatra: Uttara Bhadrapada.
  • Birth Date: Maha Sud 3 (both scriptural and Gujarati calendar).
  • Birth Rashi: Meena (Pisces).
  • Birth Time: Midnight.
  • Era at Birth: In the latter half of the fourth era (Chautha Aara).
  • Remaining Lifespan of Era at Birth: 16 Sagaropam, 1 Crore 25 Lakh, 84 Thousand years, 89 Paksh (fortnights) of the fourth era were remaining.
  • Birthplace: Kampilpur city in Panchal country.

• Divine Events at Birth:

  • Arrival of Dik-kumaris (celestial maidens): 8 from each of the 6 directions (Adholok, Urdhvalok, East Ruchak, West Ruchak, North Ruchak, South Ruchak, Middle Ruchak), performing various tasks like purifying the ground, making a nursery, showering fragrant water and flowers, holding mirrors, fanning, carrying pitchers, and lighting lamps.
  • Arrival of Indras: 64 Indras (10 from Kalpa deities, 2 from Jyotishka deities, 20 from Bhavanpati deities, 32 from Vyantara deities) arrived.
  • Activities of Indras: Creating a reflection of the Prabhu, the chief Indra Saudharmendra appearing in five forms, placing the Prabhu in a cradle, bathing him with 1008 pitchers, anointing him with sandalwood, performing Pooja, dressing him, sprinkling nectar on his toe and placing him with his mother, showering 32 crore gold coins, and making pronouncements.

• Parentage:

  • Father: Krutavarma.
  • Mother's Destiny after Birth: Sanniskumar Devlok.
  • Father's Destiny after Birth: Sanniskumar Devlok.

• Other Physical and Characteristic Details:

  • Gotra: Kashyap.
  • Vansh (Lineage): Ishvaku.
  • Lanchhan (Symbol): Varaha (Boar).
  • Meaning of Name: "Vimal" means pure, referring to the absence of external and internal impurities, and also the purity of the mother's intellect and body due to the pregnancy.
  • Cobra Hood (Phana): No cobra hood.
  • Body Features: Possesses 1008 auspicious marks.
  • Samayahan (Body posture/build): Anuttar Vajrushabhnaraz.
  • Sansthan (Body form): Anuttar Samachaturasra (perfectly square and balanced).
  • Knowledge as a Householder: Mati (sense perception), Shrut (scriptural knowledge), and Avadhijnana (clairvoyance).
  • Gana: Manav.
  • Gender: Male.
  • Color: Pita (yellow/golden).
  • Aura/Appearance: Excellent, radiant.
  • Strength: Infinite strength.
  • Height: 60 Dhanush (using Udhangul), 120 Angul (using Atmagul), 19 Angul 10 Ansh (using Pramanangul).
  • Diet: Nectar in childhood, later specialized cooked grains.
  • Marital Status: Was married.
  • Sensual Enjoyment: Had marital relations with his wife.
  • Adolescent/Prince Life: 15 Lakh years.
  • Reign: 30 Lakh years.
  • Royal Status: Mandlik Raja (not a Chakravarti).

• Enlightenment and Renunciation:

  • Path to Enlightenment: Self-enlightened (Swayambuddha).
  • Announcement of Renunciation: Lokantik Devas from Brahmadevlok (Archi, Archimali, Vairochan, etc.) announced the auspicious time for renunciation.
  • Daily Charity (Vardhan): 1 Crore 8 Lakhs.
  • Annual Charity: 388 Crore 80 Lakhs of gold coins.
  • Time of Charity: From sunrise to noon.
  • Renunciation Date: Maha Sud 4 (both scriptural and Gujarati calendar).
  • Renunciation Nakshatra: Uttara Bhadrapada.
  • Renunciation Rashi: Meena (Pisces).
  • Renunciation Time: Latter part of the day.
  • Penance at Renunciation: Chhath Bhakt (fasting for six days consecutively).
  • Age at Renunciation: In his old age, after enjoying the kingdom.
  • Name of Palanquin: Devdinna.
  • Number of Companions at Renunciation: 1000 men.
  • Lingam at Renunciation: Left in the Tirthankar Linga (pure state), not any other state.
  • City of Renunciation: Kampilpura.
  • Forest of Renunciation: Sahasamra Van.
  • Tree of Renunciation: Ashoka tree.
  • Number of Plucking of Hair (Loch): Five handfuls.
  • Knowledge Gained Immediately After Renunciation: Manahparyavjnan (mind-reading knowledge).
  • Divine Garments (Devadushya): Placed on the Prabhu's shoulders by Indra. Remained for one year, or according to another opinion, for his entire life.
  • First Offering (Pāranū): Parmanna (kheer/sweet rice pudding).
  • When First Offering Occurred: The next day.
  • Location of First Offering: Dhanyakad.
  • First Alms Giver: Jaya.
  • Jaya's Liberation: In that very life or the third life.
  • Divine Announcements at First Alms: 5 divine occurrences: declaration of glory, divine musical instruments, rain of gold coins, showers of fragrant water and flowers, and showers of clothes.
  • Amount of Gold Coins Showered: 12.5 Crores.
  • Strict Penance in His Dispensation: 8 months.

• Spreading the Teachings:

  • Area of Travel (Viharbhumi): Arya Bhumi (pure land).
  • Period as Chasmastha (soul with karmic impediments): 2 months.
  • Kevalgnan (Omniscience) Date: Posh Sud 6 (both scriptural and Gujarati calendar).
  • Kevalgnan Nakshatra: Uttara Bhadrapada.
  • Kevalgnan Rashi: Meena (Pisces).
  • Kevalgnan Time: Eastern part of the day.
  • Location of Kevalgnan: Kampilpur.
  • Forest of Kevalgnan: Sahasamra Van.
  • Tree of Kevalgnan: Jabbe tree.
  • Height of Kevalgnan Tree: 12 times the Prabhu's body height (720 Dhanush).
  • Penance at Kevalgnan: Chhath Bhakta.
  • Atishayas (Special Attributes): 4 at birth, 19 created by deities, 11 after the destruction of karmic impediments.
  • Qualities of Speech: 35 qualities, including Sanskrit verses.
  • Pratiharayas (Eight Auspicious Symbols): Ashoka tree, five-colored flower showers, divine sound, white chamara (fly-whisk), lion throne, halo, kettle drum sound, umbrella.
  • Chaitya-vriksha (first Pratiharaya): 720 Dhanush.
  • Freedom from 18 Imperfections: Absence of obstacles related to donation, gain, strength, enjoyment, consumption, disgust, fear, ignorance, sleep, lack of restraint, desire for sensual pleasures, laughter, sorrow, hatred, wrong faith, attachment, non-attachment, and sorrow.
  • Establishment of the Tirth (Sangh): In the first Samavasarana (preaching assembly).
  • Duration of Tirth Propagation: Until Bhagwan Anantnath.
  • Period of Tirth Interruption: Half a Palyopam.
  • First Ganadhar: Mandar.
  • First Sadhvi: Dhara.
  • First Shravak: Information not available.
  • First Shravika: Information not available.
  • Chief Devotee King: Swayambhu.
  • Yaksha: Shanmukh.
  • Yakshini: Vijaya.
  • Number of Ganas: 57.
  • Number of Ganadharas: 57.
  • Number of Sadhus: 68,000.
  • Number of Sadhvis: 1,00,800 (or 1,03,000).
  • Number of Shravakas: 2,08,000.
  • Number of Shravikas: 4,24,000.
  • Number of Kevalis: 5500.
  • Number of Manahparyavjnanis: 5500.
  • Number of Avadhijnanis: 4800.
  • Number of Chaturdhpūrvis: 1100.
  • Number of Vaikriyas Labdhis: 9000.
  • Number of Vadimunis: 3600.
  • Number of Ordinary Munis: 38,443.
  • Number of Anuttaropapatika Munis: Information not available.
  • Number of Prakirnaka compositions: 68,000.
  • Number of Vows for Sadhus: Four Mahavratas.
  • Number of Vows for Shravakas: Twelve Vows.
  • Types of Charitra (Conduct): Three - Samayika, Sukshma Samparay, Yathakhyat.
  • Number of Tattvas (Principles): Nine (Jiva, etc.) or Three (Deva, Guru, Dharma).
  • Types of Samayika: Four - Samyakva, Chuta, Deshvirati, Sarvavirati.
  • Types of Pratikraman (Confession): Two - Rai, Devasi.
  • Night Eating: Considered an Upavara (secondary virtue).
  • Sthitakalp (Permanent observances): Shyyatar, 4 Vratas, Jyeshtha, Krutikarma.
  • Asthitakalp (Temporary observances): Avelakya, Dishika, etc. (6 types).
  • Adherence to Sadhana Rules: Easy to understand and follow.
  • Shadāvak (daily ritual): Pratikraman when cause arises.
  • Nature of Munis: Straightforward and wise.
  • Propounded Dharma: Two types - Angar (ascetic) and Agar (householder), or Shrut (scripture) and Charitra (conduct).
  • Clothes of Sadhus: Any color.
  • Size of Sadhus' Clothes: As obtained.
  • Householder Life Period: 45,00,000 years.
  • Kevalgnan Period: 15 Lakh years minus 2 months.
  • Total Period of Renunciation: 15 Lakh years.
  • Total Lifespan: 60 Lakh years.
  • Endurance of Hardships: Endured all hardships (like heat, cold, hunger, thirst) with equanimity.
  • Final Destination: Moksha (liberation), attaining eternal, unobstructed bliss.
  • Post-Death Rites: Cremation (not burial).
  • Moksha Date: Ashadh Vad 7 (scriptural), Jeth Vad 7 (Gujarati).
  • Moksha Nakshatra: Revati.
  • Moksha Rashi: Meena (Pisces).
  • Moksha Time: Eastern part of the night.
  • Moksha Location: Samet Shikharji mountain.
  • Posture at Moksha: Kayotsarg (standing still).
  • Height in Moksha: 40 Dhanush.
  • Penance at Moksha: Massakshaman (fasting until death).
  • Companions in Moksha: 6000.
  • Era at Moksha: Latter half of the fourth era.
  • Remaining Time of Era at Moksha: 16 Sagaropam, 64 Lakh 84 Thousand and 89 Paksh of the fourth era remained.
  • Effect of Past Actions in this Era: Limited to a certain number of men.
  • Period of Perishability in this Era: One day and onwards.
  • Period in Previous Cycles: Immeasurable time.
  • Interval of Previous Cycles: Immeasurable time passed.
  • Interval between Tirthankar's Nirvana: 9 Sagaropam passed between Bhagwan Vimalnath and Bhagwan Anantnath.
  • Wonders in His Tirth: None were particularly noted.
  • Chakravartis in His Tirth: None.
  • Vasudevs in His Tirth: Swayambhu Vasudev.
  • Baldevs in His Tirth: Bhadra Baldev.
  • Prativasudevs in His Tirth: Merak Prativasudev.
  • 250 Abhiseks at Birth: Detailed list of celestial beings performing 250 types of anointing rituals with 16 crore 80 lakh pitchers, totaling 250 x 64,000 pitchers.

The book appears to be a comprehensive and devotional guide to understanding the life and spiritual significance of Bhagwan Vimalnath, presented in a structured, question-and-answer format.