'Siribhoovalaya' is a unique work of multi-lingual literature by Kumudendu Muni, a 8th century Kannada #Jain monk. It contains valuable information about various sciences including mathematics, chemistry, physics, metallurgy, astronomy, medicine, history, space travel etc #Thread
The work is unique as it doesn't use Alphabets, but is composed entirely in Kannada numerics called Anka lipi. Totally there are 26 chapters in big volumes, of which only 3 have been decoded. This method of writing/coding represents 18 scripts & over 700 languages! (2)
It is said to be composed in several languages including Sanskrit, Marathi, Telugu, Tamil, Prakrit etc apart from Kannada. Different languages can be realised by assigning different alphabets to different numbers. (3)
The Saangathya metre of Kannada poetry is employed in the work. It uses numerals 1 through 64 and employs various patterns or bandhas in a frame of 729 (27×27) squares to represent alphabets of these varied languages & scripts. (4)
Kumudhendu has called it "Sarvabhasahamayi Karnataka Kavya" and "Vishwakavya". He expounds that many philosophies which existed in the Jain classics are eloquently and skillfully interpreted in the work. It is a picturesque classic with "Mangalaprabruta" as the 1st chapter. (5)
It is found that the information & calculations about the use of Base 9 and Base 2 systems used in the present computer system are found in Siribhoovalaya. This leads one to think that the knowledge of 'Computerisation' existed in the Ancient period. (6)
The book is said to have around 6,00,000 verses, nearly 6 times bigger than the ancient Indian epic Mahabharata. The author emphasizes that the rare Sanskrit scholars of Rigveda, Ramayana, Mahabharata, Bhagavadgeeta, Tattvarthasutra and Rishimandala are found in his work. (7)
In 1913CE, Dharnendra Pandit who had the only copy of Siribhoovalaya passed away. The possession of this great work came in the hands of Pandit Yellapa Shastry. After 30 long years of research, he was able to decipher it partly & published a volume in 1953 & 2nd one in 1955 (8)
Yellappa Shastry along with other eminent scholars like Karlamangalam Srikantaiah & Ananthasubbaraya came out with various publications & lectures in mid 1900s. They gave varied opinions but did not perceive it's study to the core. Hence it lied in a dark phase for sometime. (9)
Y.K.Mohan of Pustaka Shakti with the help of many admirers of Siribhoovalaya has printed & brought it out attractively. It contains 8 chapters revised by the scholars. It has documented the opinions expressed by the scholars & details of editing by T.V.Venkatachala Shastry. (10)
Karlamangalam Srikantaiah, the editor of the first edition, has claimed that the work contains instructions for travel in water & space. It is also said that the work contains information about the production of Modern weapons. (11)
S.Srikanta Sastri has commented that this work is of great importance in the study of Kannada language & Literature, and the literatures of Sanskrit, Prakrit, Tamil & Telugu. herenow4u.net/index.php?id=1… (12)
Srikanta Sastri also said this is an important source for the study of Indian Mathematics, Development of Physics, Chemistry & the Life Sciences in India. It also helps in the study of Sculpture & Iconography. (13)
He adds, if the versions of Ramayan, Mahabharat, Bhagavadgita, Rig Veda and other ancient texts can be decoded, a comparison of those versions with the present day versions would be rewarding. Some Jain works which have been lost may be recovered from this work. (14)
Professor Anil Jain has presented a comprehensive analysis of this publication by Pustak Shakti slideshare.net/mobile/AnilJai…
Interestingly and rightfully he calls the script of Siribhoovalaya as KES - Kumudendu Encryption Script. (15)
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A #Jain monk from #Gujarat Munishree Ajitchandra Sagar, just 34 years of age will attempt 'Sahastravdhaan' on 1st May 2024 at NSCI Stadium, Worli, Mumbai, #Maharashtra
What is Shahastravdhaan?
Shahastra (1000)+Avdhaan (memory)
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He will be asked 1,000 questions that he will attempt answering in sequence - from first to last!
The variety of questions will include tricky Maths & Science Q&A, passages from Jain scriptures, Bhagavad Gita, quotes, poems etc. (2)
Apart from this, 15 processes will happen simultaneously around him. Like, he will have to remember the times the bell rang for a specific Avdhaan, touch of cowries to his hand or leg, touching marbles in a basket without seeing it, photo memory etc (3)
All were Brahmins & took monk initiation under Lord Mahavir & followed Jain dharma
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All 11 were profound scholars of philosophy. All had their own secular beliefs regarding the soul, the divine, heaven, hell, salvation, sin, virtue etc. Hence before taking initiation they solved their doubts with Lord Mahavir & on being satisfied took initiation from him (2)
11 Ganadhars & their Doubts:
1) Indrabhuti: Existence of Soul? 2) Agnibhuti: On Karma? 3) Vayubhuti: The body is Jiva or different from Jiva? 4) Vyakta: Five material elements are real or unreal? 5) Sudharmā: If Jiva will be of the same kind or different in next birth? (3)
'Shree Vardhaman Shakrastav Stotra' is a collection of 273 Adjectives that emerged spontaneously from the heart of Shakrendra (Indra) Maharaja when he comes to know of Tirthankar's birth.
Sharing some interesting Adjectives in this #Thread 👇🏼
This stotra was virtually gifted by Shakrendra to Acharya Siddhasen Divakar Surishwarji in the 5th century CE for benefit of mankind. It was lost in the passage of time & rediscovered by Shri Chinubhai Ratilal Doshi from the Ancient Gyan Bhandar in Kavi #Jain Tirth, #Gujarat
3. The word SHAKRASTAV means 'Shakra' (Shakrendra, ruler of 64 Indras of Heaven)+'Stav' (Stavan/hymns) in praise of Lord. The 273 Adjectives are divided into 11 paragraphs known as ‘Alavas’
Who laid 78000 Gold coins to buy 4 yards of land to cremate the bodies of #Sikh Guru Gobind Singh's 2 sons & his mother in 1704 CE; who were executed & denied last rites as they refused to convert into #Islam
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Seth Todarmal was born in an Oswal #Jain Shwetambar family in Punjab (exact city vary in diff sources) & his ancestors were wealthy Traders. In 1630CE, Emperor Shah Jahan promoted him to the post of Diwan-cum-Faujdar in Sirhind, Punjab. (A biopic on him was released in 2023). (2)
In 1658, as soon as Aurangzeb got the throne, he replaced all the bureaucrats with Muslims. He dismissed Diwan Todarmal & appointed Wazir Khan. Hence, Todarmalji stayed in his Jahazi Haveli at Sirhind & continued his business. (3)
#Thread on #Saraswati mata - the Goddess of Knowledge
Also known as Shrut devi/Jinvani mata in #Jainism
Oldest idol of Saraswati (132CE) with an inscription was excavated from Jain Stupa @ Kankali Tila, Mathura #UP. Donated by a Jain metal worker. She holds Jinagam & a mala (1)
10th Century idol of #Jain Saraswati Devi with Tirthankar on top from Pallu, Bikaner, #Rajasthan. Currently on display at Ajmer Museum. The iconography shows Kamandal, mala and Jinagam in her hands (2)
#Jain Saraswati dated 1010CE discovered from excavation at Bir Chhabili Tila, Fatehpur Sikri, #UttarPradesh. The idol is in Tribhanga posture with 2 Jina idols sitting on both sides at the top (3)
He was born in 1782, to Seth Amin Chand & Roopa Bai at Bombay. Amin Chand had migrated from Khambat to Bombay in 1758 at the age of 13 where he started jewellery business. There he built a griha jinalay.
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But when he died, the family was left behind in a critical financial condition. His eldest son Nemi Chand started brokerage & paid off father's debts but died young at 31. Within 5 years Motichand developed business to great heights & became a millionaire (2)
His business ventures spread far & wide. He slowly acquired a fleet of 40 ships operating from China to Bahrain. He, thus, broke the monopoly of the British & became a shipping magnate. His reputation spread to Arab countries, to Java-Sumatra, China & Sri Lanka (3)