Trishashti Shalaka Purusha Caritra

by Helen M. Johnson | 1931 | 742,503 words

This page describes Death of Bhadra which is the twentieth part of chapter III of the English translation of the Vimalanatha-caritra, contained within the “Trishashti Shalaka Purusha Caritra”: a massive Jain narrative relgious text composed by Hemacandra in the 12th century. Vimalanatha in jainism is one of the 63 illustrious beings or worthy persons.

Part 20: Death of Bhadra

Bhadra, disgusted with existence from grief at his brother’s death, took the vow under Muni Municandra. After he had spent sixty-five lacs of years in life, he died, and attained the highest abode (mokṣa).

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