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 - Famity of Jyotiṣendra and others
Monks—Bhante! How many are the principal consorts of Candra (the moon) the Indra of the Jyotiṣkas, their king?
Mahāvīra—Āryas! He has four named as Candraprabhā, Jyotsnābhā, Arcimālī and Prabhaṅkarā. The rest as given in Pratipatti 3 on the planets in the Jīvābhigama Sūtra. So also about the Sun whose four principal consorts are named as Suryaprabhā, Ātapābhā, Arcimālī and Prabhaṅkarā. The rest as before, till cannot indulge in sex behaviour there.
Monk—Bhante! How many are the principal consorts of the Mahāgraha (great planet) named Aṅgāra?
Mahāvīra—Āryas! He has four named as Vijayā, Vaijayantī, Jayantī and Aparājitā. Their families are similar to those of the consorts of the moon, but his abode is named as Aṅgāravataṃsaka and his throne is named as Aṅgāraka. Likewise with the great planet named Vyāla and likewise with 88 great planets, till Bhāvaketu, but their abodes and thrones are named after the occupants.