Bhagavati-sutra (Viyaha-pannatti)
by K. C. Lalwani | 1973 | 185,989 words
The English translation of the Bhagavati-sutra which is the fifth Jaina Agama (canonical literature). It is a large encyclopedic work in the form of a dialogue where Mahavira replies to various question. The present form of the Sutra dates to the fifth century A.D. Abhayadeva Suri wrote a vritti (commentary) on the Bhagavati in A.D. 1071. In his J...
Part 3 - Family of the Indra of the Vyantar as and others
Monks—Bhante! How many are the principal consorts of Kāla, the Indra of the Piśācas, their king?
Mahāvīra—Āryas—They are four named as Kamalā, Kamalaprabhā, Utpalā, and Sudarśanā, each having a family of a thousand goddesses. The rest, including the Lokapālas, is similar to that of Camarendra, except that his capital city is named as Kāla and throne named as Kāla, so also about Mahākāla.
Monks—Bhante! How many are the principal consorts of Surūpa, the Indra of the Bhūtas (Spirits), their king?
Mahāvīra—Āryas! He has four named as Rūpavatī, Bahurūpā, Surūpā and Subhagā. Their families being similar to those of the consorts of Kāla. Likewise with Pratirūpendra.
Monks—Bhante! What about Purṇabhadra, the Indra of the Yakṣas, their king?
Mahāvīra—Āryas! He has four named as Pūrṇā, Bahuputrikā, Uttamā and Tārakā, their families being similar to those of the consorts of Kālendra. Likewise with Maṇibhadra.
Monks—Bhante! How many are the principal consorts of Bhīma, the Indra of the Rākṣasas, their king?
Mahāvīra—Āryas! He has four named as Padmā, Padmāvatī, Kaṇakā and Ratnaprabhā, their families being similar to those of the consorts of Kālendra. Likewise with Mahābhīma.
Monks—Bhante! What about the Indra of the Kinnaras?
Mahāvīra—Āryas! He has four named as Avataṃsā, Ketumatī, Ratisenā and Ratipriyā. The rest as before. So also with Kimpuruṣendra.
Monk—Bhante! What about Satpuruṣendra?
Mahāvīra—Āryas! He has four consorts named as Rohinī [Rohiṇī?], Navamikā, Hrī and Puspavatī. The rest as before. So also with Mahāpuruṣendra.
Monks—Bhante! What about Atikāyendra?
Mahāvīra—Āryas! He has four consorts named Bhujaṅgā, Bhujaṅgavatī, Mahākacchā and Sphuṭā. The rest as before. So also with Mahākāyendra.
Monks—What about Gītaratīndra?
Mahāvīra—He has four named as Sughoṣā, Vimalā, Susvarā and Sarasvatī. The rest as before. So also with Gītayaśa Indra. Their Lokapālas are similar to the Lokapālas of Kālendra. The names of their throne and capital cities resemble the names of the respective Indras.