Trishashti Shalaka Purusha Caritra
by Helen M. Johnson | 1931 | 742,503 words
This is the English translation of the Trishashti Shalaka Purusha Charita (literally “The lives of the sixty-three illustrious People”), a Sanskrit epic poem written by Hemachandra in the twelfth century. The work relates the history and legends of important figures in the Jain faith. These 63 persons include: the twenty four tirthankaras , the t...
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Invocation
May Ananta Svāmin, possessing the four infinities of Siddhas,[1] giving infinite bliss to creatures here, like emancipation, protect you.
Holy Lord Ananta’s life, which is like a boat for crossing the boundless ocean of worldly existence, is herewith related.
Footnotes and references:
[1]:
See I, n. 419.