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 5 - The abode of the gods
Q. 180. Bhante! How many have been stated to be the heavens?
A. 180. Gautama! They have been stated to be four, which are, those occupied by Bhavanav膩sis, V膩峁嘺vyantaras, 闯测辞迟颈峁补蝉 and 痴补颈尘腻苍颈办补蝉. Bhavanavasis are of ten types, V膩峁嘺vyantaras are eight, 闯测辞迟颈峁补蝉 are five and 痴补颈尘腻苍颈办补蝉 are two.
Couplet:
What is it that is 搁腻箩补驳峁沨补,
Light and Darkness, Time,
Questions by 笔腻谤艣惫补鈥檚 progenies,
Night and Day, Heavens (at last).
Bhante! So they are. Glory be to the great Lord! So saying, Bhagav膩n Gautama paid his homage and obeisance to the Lord, and having done so, he withdrew to his seat.
Chapter Nine ends.
Notes (based on commentary of Abhayadeva S奴ri):
(There is no commentary available for this section).