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 4 - On tinges
Q. 101. Bhante! A soul which is fit to be born among infernal beings—what tinge does it take?
A. 101. Gautama! He is born with the same tinges as the tinge of objects taken by it before death. Accordingly, it may be black tinge, or blue tinge or ash tinge. In this manner, the tinge of each is to be clearly stated.
Q. 102. Bhante! A soul which is fit to be born among the Jyotiṣka gods—what tinge does it take?
A. 102. Gautama! He is born with the same tinge as the tinge of objects taken by it before death; it is fiery (red) tinge.
Q. 103. Bhante! A soul which is fit to be born among the Vaimānika gods—what tinge does it take?
A. 103. Gautama! It is born with the same tinges as the tinge of objects taken by it before death; they are fiery (red) tinge, lotus (pink) tinge and white tinge.
Notes (based on commentary of Abhayadeva Sūri):
(There is no commentary available for this section).