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 13 - Why Asurakumāras go to Saudharma-kalpa: a second reason
Q. 66. Bhante! Why do the Asurakumāras go up,... til! Saudharma-kalpa?
A. 66. Gautama! They do so because they are inspired to do so from within...till they come up, nomatter whether they are just born, or they are in their final stage. Then they resolve as follows:
Oh! We have attained this great divine fortune, acquired it,... it has come at our disposal; and as we have attained this great divine fortune, acquired it,... till it has come at our disposal, so Śakra, the Indra of the gods, their king, too, has attained his great divine fortune, has acquired it,... till it has come at his disposal. So let us go and appear before Śakra, the Indra of the gods, their king, and let us see the great divine fortune attained by him,... till (which is) at his disposal; and let us make Śakra, the Indra of the gods, their king, see the great divine fortune attained by us,... till (which is) at our disposal; and thus let us know the great divine fortune attained by Śakra, the Indra of the gods, their king,... till (which is) at his disposal, and let us make him know the great divine fortune attained by us,... till (which is) at our disposal. It is for this reason (too), Gautama, the Asurakumāra gods move up,... till Saudharma-kalpa.
Bhante! So they are. Glory be to the Lord!
So saying, Bhagavān Gautama paid his homage and obeisance to the Lord, and having done so, he withdrew to his seat.
Camara story ends.
Chapter Two ends.
Notes (based on commentary of Abhayadeva Sūri):
(There is no commentary available for this section).