Trishashti Shalaka Purusha Caritra
by Helen M. Johnson | 1931 | 742,503 words
This page describes Abhinandana’s fast-breaking which is the twelfth part of chapter II of the English translation of the Abhinandana-caritra, contained within the “Trishashti Shalaka Purusha Caritra”: a massive Jain narrative relgious text composed by Hemacandra in the 12th century. Abhinandana in jainism is one of the 63 illustrious beings or worthy persons.
Part 12: Abhinandana’s fast-breaking
On the next day in Ayodhyā, the Master broke his fast with rice-pudding in the house of King Indradatta. A rain of treasure, a rain of flowers, a shower of perfumed rain, the sound of the drum in the sky, and a waving of garments were made by the gods. “Oh, the gift! Oh, the gift! the beautiful gift!” was proclaimed aloud by gods, asuras, and men unrestrained in joy.
Then the Master went elsewhere and in the place of the Master’s feet, Indradatta made a jeweled platform, always wishing to worship. As an (ordinary) ascetic, the Master wandered for eighteen years, endtaring trials, persevering in various vows.