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...
Invocation
I resort to the feet of Śrī Dharmanātha, the Himavat of the Gaṅgā of dharma, the sun for the darkness of heretical congregations, for protection. The life of that same Tīrthanātha is herewith related, extended like a bridge for crossing the river of worldly existence.