Adipurana: Sanskrit Text with English Translation
author: Shantilal Nagar
edition: 2011, Eastern Book Linkers
pages: 1288
ISBN-10: 9788178542027
Topic: Jainism
Chapter 4 - The story of the king Atibala
This page describes The story of the king Atibala which is the fourth chapter located on page 68 of the first volume in the book: Adipurana (Sanskrit Text with English Translation) by Shantilal Nagar. This book is the English translation of the Adi Purana which is an important piece of literature in Digambara Jainism and deals with the life story of lord Rishabhadeva and his ten incarnations while also providing a sketch of Jaina traditions, culture and history. This page contains an online preview of the full text and summarizes technical terms, as well as information if you want to buy this book.
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You can look up the meaning of the phrase “The story of the king Atibala” according to 9 books dealing with Jainism. The following list shows a short preview of potential definitions.
Trishashti Shalaka Purusha Caritra [by Helen M. Johnson]
After death they became very magnificent gods, Atibala and Mahabala, in the heaven Acyuta. They fell and descended into the womb of Queen Vimala, chief-queen of King Kshemankara in Siddharthapura. In course of time Vimala bore two sons: I, Kulabhushana, and Deshabhushana here. The king entrusted us to the teacher Ghosha for study and we studied all the arts for twelve years. In the thirteenth year we came with Ghosha into the king s presence and saw a maiden standing at a window in the palace....
Read full contents: Part 8: Story of Kulabhushana and Deshabhushana
Bhagavati-sutra (Viyaha-pannatti) [by K. C. Lalwani]
Camara story ends. Chapter Two ends. Notes (based on commentary of Abhayadeva Suri): (There is no commentary available for this section)....
Read full contents: Part 13 - Why Asurakumaras go to Saudharma-kalpa: a second reason
Yogadrstisamuccaya of Haribhadra Suri (Study) [by Riddhi J. Shah]
Hamsa was killed and Paramahamsa took refuge with king Surapala. The king arranged a debate between Paramahamsa and the Buddhists. Though Paramahamsa won the debate, the Buddhists still clearly tried to kill him. In order to save himself Paramahamsa hides as a laborer who washed clothes. And thus Paramahamsa, somehow, manages to reach Haribhadrasuri. Paramahamsa told the entire story to his preceptor and died from the grief....
Read full contents: Chapter 2.2 - Life story of Haribhadrasuri
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[Adipurana: Sanskrit Text with English Translation: index]
[About the author (Shantilal Nagar)]
[Preface (the Purana tradition)]
[Tradition of Translation of the early Sanskrit works]