Trishashti Shalaka Purusha Caritra

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

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

Part 1: Introduction

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Now, while the Jinendra Munisuvrata was wandering, Cakrin Mahāpadma was born, and his biography is narrated (herewith).

Last Updated: 30 November, 2018