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...
Chapter 7-34: Ekoruka and other isles in Salt Ocean
Q. 48. Bhante! Where is the Isle named Ekoruka in the north wherein reside men of Ekoruka species?
A. 48. Gautama! For Ekoruka isle, till Suddhadanta isle, for all, refer to Jīvābhigama Sūtra, devoting one chapter to each one of 28 isles, in all, 28 chapters.
—Bhante! So they are! You are right.
Chapters Seven to Thirty-four ends.
Book Ten ends.