Trishashti Shalaka Purusha Caritra
by Helen M. Johnson | 1931 | 742,503 words
This page describes Invocation which is the first part of chapter I of the English translation of the Mahavira-caritra, contained within the “Trishashti Shalaka Purusha Caritra”: a massive Jain narrative relgious text composed by Hemacandra in the 12th century. Mahavira in jainism is the twenty-fourth Tirthankara (Jina) and one of the 63 illustrious beings or worthy persons.
Part 1: Invocation
Homage to the Defender from a host of enemies—love, et cetera, that are hard to resist; homage to the Arhat, Lord of ascetics, Mahāvīra, Protector. Of him, god of gods, we shall celebrate the life, which is worshipped by gods, asuras, and men, and which is the best pool of the water of merit.