Bhagavati-sutra (Viyaha-pannatti)
by K. C. Lalwani | 1973 | 185,989 words
The English translation of the Bhagavati-sutra which is the fifth Jaina Agama (canonical literature). It is a large encyclopedic work in the form of a dialogue where Mahavira replies to various question. The present form of the Sutra dates to the fifth century A.D. Abhayadeva Suri wrote a vritti (commentary) on the Bhagavati in A.D. 1071. In his J...
Chapter 6: Council of Śakrendra
Q. 46. Bhante! Where is the Sudharma council of Sakrendra [Śakrendra]?
A. 46. Gautama! To the south of Mt. Meru in Jambūdvīpa, at a distance of crores of yojanas of beautiful landscape similar to Ratnaprabhā, at a high altitude, it is located in a heaven named Saudharma, as given in Rājapraśnīya Sūtra, till Saudharma which has two avataṃśakavimānas on one side and another two on the other side, total five vimānas. Its dimension is twelve and a half lakh yojanas in length and similar yojanas in breadth. His genesis, coronation, decorations, etc., till his body-guards are similar to that of a god named Sūryābha. Śakrendra has a life-span of two sāgaras.
Q. 47. Bhante! What is the size of Śakrendra’s fortune and what is the extent of his happiness?
A. 47. Gautama! He commands a huge fortune and is immensely happy. He is the master of 32 lakh heavenly seats. He has a great fortune and a great happiness in which he lives.
—Bhante! So they are. You are right.
Chapter Six ends.