Ganadhara
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In Jainism, the term Ganadhara is used to refer the chief disciple of a Tirthankara. In samavasarana, the Tīrthankara sat on a throne without touching it (about two inches above it).Script error: No such module "Footnotes".Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Around, the Tīrthankara sits the Ganadharas.Script error: No such module "Footnotes".Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". According to Digambara tradition, only a disciple of exceptional brilliance and accomplishment (riddhi) is able to fully assimilate, without doubt, delusion, or misapprehension, the anekanta teachings of a Tirthankara.Script error: No such module "Footnotes".Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". The presence of such a disciple is mandatory in the samavasarana before Tirthankara delivers his sermons. Ganadhara interpret and mediate to other people the divine sound (divyadhwani) which the Jains claim emanates from Tirthankara's body when he preaches.Script error: No such module "Footnotes".Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
The monastic sangha of Jainism is divided into a number of orders or troupes called ganas, each headed by a ganadhara.[1][2]
In 20th century, statues depicting Tīrthankaras and Ganadharas were unearthed in Mayurbhanj district of Odisha.[3]
List of the Ganadhara of 24 Tīrthankara
| No. | Tīrthankara | Count | Famous Ganadhara |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rishabhanatha (Adinatha) | 84 | Vrishabha Sen, Kachha, Maha Kachha, Nami, VinamiScript error: No such module "Footnotes".Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". |
| 23 | Parshvanatha | 8 | Kesi, Subhadatta, Aryaghoṣa, Vashishtha, Brahmachari, Soma, Sridhara, Virabhadra and Yasas |
| 24 | Mahavira | 11Script error: No such module "Footnotes".Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | Indrabhuti Gautama, Agnibhuti, Vayubhuti, Sudharmaswami, Vyakta, Mandikata Mauryaputra, Akampita, Acalabharata, Metarya and Prabhasa |
Ganadhara Vrisabha Sen
Vrishabha Sen was the Ganadhara of Tīrthankara Rishabhanatha. According to Jain legends, after the nirvana of Rishabhanatha, Bharata was in grief. Ganadhara Vrisabha Sen saw him and spoke to him: Template:Quote
After this, Bharata recollected himself, touched the feet of Ganadhara Vrisabha Sen and left for his kingdom.
References
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- ↑ The Early Centuries of Jainism
- ↑ Jain Agama Literature
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