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...
Part 10 - On the life of the celestial beings
196. The Vāṇavyantaras, the Jyotiṣkas and the Vaimānikas are similar to the Bhavanavāsis, but their specialities should be noted, and this...till the highest vimānas131.
Bhante! So they are. Glory be to the Lord! So saying Gautama withdrew to resume his seat.
Chapter five ends.
Notes (based on commentary of Abhayadeva Sūri):
131. Coming to the celestial beings, they are similar to the Bhavanavāsis (vide Q./A. 190). Differences are that the Jyotiṣkas take only red tinge and have, as a rule, three types of knowledge/ignorance. Beings without mind are never born as Jyotiṣkas, so that even, in the immature stage, they have some knowledge/ignorance. The Vaimānikas take red, pink and white tinges, and have, as a rule, three types of knowledge and three corresponding ignorances.