Tirthankar 15 Dharmnath Bhagwan Parichay

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This book, compiled by Munishri Dipratnasagar, provides a detailed introduction to the 15th Tirthankara, Bhagwan Dharmnath, covering 185 points of information. The author acknowledges that the primary source for this information is "Saptatishat Sthanak Veda," but also draws from other important Jain scriptures like "Aavashyak Niryukti," "Aavashyak Vritti," "Pravachan Saaroddhar," "Tirthoddhar Abhiyan," "Trishashti Shalaka Purush Charitra," "Vakpananamahapurush Charita," "Samvay," and various Agama Kathanu-yoga texts.

The compilation process began around 2001 but was delayed due to the author's extensive work on Agama scriptures. After publishing 561 books, the author found time to undertake this project. While "Saptatishat Sthanak Veda" forms the foundation, the author has included information from other texts and omitted certain points from the primary source for a more comprehensive presentation.

A significant aspect highlighted is the presence of variant readings (Pathantara-ullekh) in the scriptures. The author clarifies that not all numbers mentioned are eternally fixed. For instance, the number of Ganadharas (chief disciples) for Tirthankaras like Ajitnath and Sambhavnath varies across different texts. Similarly, numbers for Shraman, Shramani, and other categories also show variations. The book references specific examples of these discrepancies, such as the number of Manahparyavajnanis, Shravikas, and Shramanis for different Tirthankaras, and even variations in the details of Mallinath's initiation and Kevalgnan (omniscience) days. The author states that these variations are documented in his "Agam Kathanu-yoga."

The book then proceeds to detail various aspects of Bhagwan Dharmnath's life and attributes through numbered points:

Early Life and Incarnations:

• Name: Dharmnath.
• Order: 15th in the current cycle of 24 Tirthankaras.
• Previous Lives: Three significant past lives are mentioned, including as King Dradrath, a deity in Vijay Vimana, and as Dharmnath himself.
• Preceding Incarnation Details: His previous life as King Dradrath is described, including his guru, Vimalvahan, and his realm as a Mandalika Raja. His past life's Sruta (knowledge) was the eleven Angas. He resided in Vijay-Anuttar Vimana.
• Cause of Tirthankara Karma: Binding the Tirthankara nama karma was due to devotion to 20 principles, including Arhat-vatsalta, Siddha-vatsalta, Pravachan-vatsalta, Guru-vatsalta, Sthavir-vatsalta, Bahushrut-vatsalta, Tapasvi-vatsalta, continuous knowledge utilization, undefiled vision, humility, adherence to rituals, undefiled vows, undefiled conduct, momentary, accumulated, and charitable samadhi, Vaiyavachchhya samadhi, acquiring unique knowledge, Sruta bhakti, and promoting the teachings.
• Heavenly Life: He lived for 3 sagaropama years in Vijay-Anuttar Vimana.

Descent and Birth:

• Descent Month/Date: Vaishakh Sud 7 (both classical and Gujarati.
• Descent Constellation/Zodiac: Pushya constellation and Cancer zodiac.
• Descent Time: Mid-night.
• Maternal Conception: His mother, Suvrata Devi, saw 14 auspicious dreams (including an elephant, bull, lion, Lakshmi, garland, moon, sun, flag, pot, lotus pond, ocean, celestial plane, treasure heap, and extinguished fire). The interpretation of these dreams was done by his father and a dream interpreter.
• Special Circumstance: The embryo was not contained (Garbha Sanharan did not occur), meaning his mother's abdomen did not change shape.
• Birth Month/Date: Chaitra Vad 13 (Gujarati), Vaishakh Vad 13 (Classical).
• Birth Constellation/Zodiac: Pushya constellation and Cancer zodiac.
• Birth Time: Mid-night.
• Era of Birth: In the latter half of the fourth era.
• Time Elapsed in Era: 3 sagaropama, 75 lakh, 84 thousand years and 89 Paksha, with the fourth era still remaining.
• Place of Birth: Ratnapuri in North Koshal.
• Birth Ceremony: 56 Dik-kumaris from different directions came to prepare the delivery room, purify the ground, shower fragrant water and flowers, hold mirrors, fans, pitchers, light lamps, and perform postnatal rituals.
• Celestial Assembly: 64 Indras (from various celestial realms) attended the birth.
• Indra's Actions: They performed rituals like creating reflections, establishing the infant in their lap, bathing him with 1008 pitchers, applying sandalwood, worshipping with flowers, dressing him, adorning him with ornaments, sprinkling nectar on his toe, placing him with his mother, and showering gold coins while making pronouncements.
• Parents: Mother: Suvrata Devi, Father: King Bhanu.
• Lineage: Purusha, Ishvaku dynasty.
• Gotra: Kashyap.
• Symbol (Lanchhan): Vajra (thunderbolt).
• Meaning of Name: Born with the nature of Dharma; the mother became more Dharma-infused during pregnancy.
• Physical Characteristics: Possessed 1008 auspicious marks, had no hood (like some other Tirthankaras), wore a beautiful and radiant form.
• Physique: Samchatursra (perfectly square), Vajra Rishabha Narach Sanjahan (strongest bodily structure).
• Knowledge as a Householder: Mati, Shruta, and Avadhi Gyan.
• Devas: His attendants were Devas.
• Yoni: Cat.
• Complexion: Golden yellow (Kanchan).
• Strength: Infinite strength, far exceeding that of a Chakravarti.
• Height: 45 Dhanush (Utsad-angul), 120 Angul (Atma-angul), 10 Angul and 40 Ansh (Pramana-angul).
• Diet: Ambrosia from the Indra's finger in childhood, followed by special foods.
• Marriage: He was married.
• Sensual Enjoyment: He engaged in sensual pleasures with his wife.
• Duration as Prince: 2.5 lakh years.
• Reign Duration: 5 lakh years.
• Status: Mandalika Raja (not a Chakravarti).

Renunciation and Enlightenment:

• Path to Enlightenment: He was self-enlightened (Swayambuddha).
• Occasion of Renunciation: Lokantik Devas from Brahmaloka, such as Archismali and Vairochan, announced the time for his renunciation.
• Daily Charity: Gave 1 crore 8 lakh gold coins daily.
• Annual Charity: Gave 388 crore 80 lakh gold coins annually.
• Time of Charity: From sunrise to noon.
• Initiation Month/Date: Maha Sud 13.
• Initiation Constellation/Zodiac: Revati constellation and Pisces zodiac.
• Initiation Time: Latter part of the day.
• Penance at Initiation: Chhath Bhakt (fasting for six days).
• Age at Initiation: In his later life, after enjoying his kingdom.
• Carriage Name: Nagadatta.
• Companions in Renunciation: 1000 men.
• Lingam: Left in the Tirthankara lingam (auspicious form), not in any other form.
• City of Renunciation: Ratnapur.
• Forest of Renunciation: Vagavan.
• Tree of Renunciation: Ashoka tree.
• Hair Plucking (Lochan): Five handfuls.
• Knowledge Gained at Renunciation: Manahparyavagyan.
• Divine Garment: Placed on his shoulder by Indra.
• Duration of Divine Garment: One year, or according to another view, for his entire life.
• First Meal After Initiation: Paramanna (kheer).
• Time of First Meal: The next day.
• Place of First Meal: Saumanasya.
• First Alms-giver: Dharmasingh.
• Destiny of First Alms-giver: Attained liberation in that life or the third life.
• Manifestations at First Meal: Declarations of glory, divine music, showering of gold coins, fragrant water and flowers, and showering of clothes.
• Amount of Gold Coins Showered: Twelve and a half crore.
• Penance in his Teachings: Eight months.
• Area of Wandering (Vihar-bhumi): Arya Bhumi.
• Duration as Kshadmast: 2 years.
• Omniscience Month/Date: Posh Sud 15.
• Omniscience Constellation/Zodiac: Pushya constellation.
• Omniscience Time: Eastern part of the day.
• Place of Omniscience: Ratnapur.
• Forest of Omniscience: Vapragavan.
• Tree of Omniscience: Dadhiparna.
• Height of Omniscience Tree: 12 times the height of the Bhagwan (540 Dhanush).
• Penance at Omniscience: Chhath Bhakt.
• Aupashamika Atishayas: 34 Atishayas (divine attributes) – 4 from birth, 19 created by gods, and 11 upon the destruction of Karmas.
• Qualities of Speech: 35 qualities of speech, including Sanskrit-vachanaadi, to be known from other texts.
• Eight Pratiharayas: Ashoka tree, shower of Panchvarshi flowers, divine sound, white châmara, lion throne, aura, kettledrum sound, and umbrella.
• Chaitya Tree: 540 Dhanush (12 times the height).

Principles and Teachings:

• Absence of 18 Flaws: Free from the five obstacles (dan-labh-virya-bhog-upbhog), disgust, fear, ignorance, sleep, lack of restraint, desire for sensual pleasures, laughter, sorrow, hatred, false belief, attachment, disinterest, interest, etc.
• Establishment of Tirth: Occurred in the first Samavasarana.
• Duration of Tirth Influence: Until the time of the next Tirthankara (Nath).
• Period of Tirth Interruption: One-fourth of a Palyopama.
• First Ganadhar: Arishta.
• First Sadhvi: Shiva.
• First Shravak/Shravika: Information not available.
• Chief Devotee King: Purushsingh.
• Yaksha: Kinnar.
• Yakshini: Prajnapti.
• Number of Ganas: 43.
• Number of Ganadharas: 43.
• Number of Sadhus: 64,000.
• Number of Sadhvis: 62,400.
• Number of Shravakas: 2,04,000.
• Number of Shravikas: 4,13,000.
• Number of Kevalins: 4,500.
• Number of Manahparyavajnanis: 4,500.
• Number of Avadhijnanis: 3,500.
• Number of Chaturdashpurvis: 900.
• Number of Vaikriyalabdhidharas: 7,000.
• Number of Vadimunis: 2,800.
• Number of Ordinary Munis: 40,657.
• Number of Anuttaraupapatika Munis: Information not available.
• Number of Prakirnakas Composed: 64,000.
• Number of Vows for Sadhus: Four Mahavratas.
• Number of Vows for Shravakas: Twelve Vratas.
• Charitras Possessed: Three – Samayika, Sukshmasamparay, Yathakhyat.
• Number of Tatvas: Nine (Jiva, etc.) or Three (Deva, Guru, Dharma).
• Number of Samayika: Four – Samyakva, Chyuta, Deshvirati, Sarvavirati.
• Number of Pratikramans: Two – Rai, Devasik.
• Night Food: Comes under the Uttar-guna (higher virtue).
• Sthita-kalpa: Shyyatar, 4 Vratas, Jyeshtha, Krutikarma.
• Asthita-kalpa: Avalakya, Dishik, etc. (6 types).
• Sadhu Conduct: Easy to understand and follow.
• Shedavayaka (Pratikramana): Performed when there is a reason.
• Nature of Munis: Straightforward and wise.
• Categories of Dharma: Two – Angar (ascetic) and Agar (householder), or Shruta (scripture) and Charitra (conduct).
• Color of Sadhu's Garments: Any color.
• Size of Sadhu's Garments: According to what is available.

Later Life and Liberation:

• Duration as Householder: 7,50,000 years.
• Duration of Omniscience: 5 lakh years minus 2 years.
• Total Period of Renunciation: 2.5 lakh years.
• Total Lifespan: 10 lakh years.
• Endurance of Hardships: Endured all hardships like cold, heat, etc., with equanimity.
• Destiny: Attained liberation (Siddhi-gati) with eternal and unimpeded happiness.
• Post-Death Rites: Cremation (not burial).
• Liberation Month/Date: Jeth Sud 5.
• Liberation Constellation/Zodiac: Kritika constellation and Taurus zodiac.
• Liberation Time: Latter part of the night.
• Place of Liberation: Samet Shikhar mountain.
• Posture at Liberation: Kayotsarg (standing in meditation).
• Height at Liberation: 30 Angul.
• Penance at Liberation: Masakshaman (fasting for a month).
• Number of Souls Liberated with Him: 108.
• Era at Liberation: Latter half of the fourth era.
• Time of Liberation: 3 sagaropama, 65 lakh, 84 thousand years and 89 Paksha, with the fourth era remaining.
• Yugantakrit Bhumi: Up to a countable number of men.
• Paryayantakrit Bhumi: One day, etc.
• Duration in Previous Incarnations: Countless aeons.
• Time of Separation from Previous Incarnations: After countless aeons.
• Intervals Between Tirthankaras: After Bhagwan Dharmnath, Bhagwan Shantinath attained nirvana after 3 sagaropama minus a quarter Palyopama.
• Miracles in His Tirth: No specific miracles are mentioned.
• Chakravartis in His Tirth: Maghava and Sanskumar.
• Vasudev in His Tirth: Purushsingh.
• Baldev in His Tirth: Sudarshan.
• Prati-Vasudev in His Tirth: Nishumbha.
• 250 Abhishek at Birth: Details of 250 abhishek performed by various celestial beings, summing up to 1 crore 60 lakh pitchers.

The book concludes with the contact information for Munishri Dipratnasagarji Maharaj. The summary also includes a brief note about the author's prolific writing career.