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Source: archive.org: Trisastisalakapurusacaritra

Āttavela (आत्तवेल) refers to a servant (?), according to chapter 2.2 [ajitanātha-caritra] of Hemacandra’s 11th century Triṣaṣṭiśalākāpuruṣacaritra: an ancient Sanskrit epic poem narrating the history and legends of sixty-three illustrious persons in Jainism. Note: Āttavela is extremely puzzling... Muni Jayantavijayaji interprets it as “one who has accepted limitations”, i.e. “servant”. That, of course, suits the context excellently.

Accordingly: “King Brahmadatta had a platform of jewels made over the Lord’s footprints. King Brahmadatta made a pūjā three times a day with flowers, etc., to the platform, considering the Jineśvara present there. If this platform had not been worshipped with ointment, flowers, etc., he did not eat, like a servant (i.e., Āttavela), the master not having eaten”.

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Jainism is an Indian religion of Dharma whose doctrine revolves around harmlessness (ahimsa) towards every living being. The two major branches (Digambara and Svetambara) of Jainism stimulate self-control (or, shramana, ‘self-reliance’) and spiritual development through a path of peace for the soul to progess to the ultimate goal.

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Search found 1 books and stories containing Attavela, Āttavela; (plurals include: Attavelas, Āttavelas). You can also click to the full overview containing English textual excerpts. Below are direct links for the most relevant articles:

Trishashti Shalaka Purusha Caritra (by Helen M. Johnson)

Part 5: Birth of Nandana and Datta < [Chapter V - Dattanandanaprahlādacaritra]

Part 10: Ajita’s fast-breaking < [Chapter III - The initiation and omniscience of Ajita]

Appendix 2.1: additional notes < [Appendices]

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