Today is 27th April.
2582 Years Ago, when it was the same lunar tithi. Vaishakh Sud 11
Yesterday, On the banks of Rijuvalika River, near a village called Jimbhikagrama near Rajgriha , Magadha a Compassionate Monk , devoid of any possessions, standing in a rather weird pose , the Godhohika Mudra, under a Sal tree, bearing the beautiful Shrivatsa on his chest and 1008 symbols on his fragrant body including the Lion emblem on his right thigh, attained something from within. His body became as Radiant as the Sun and his face as if he was more Blissful than the highest Devas of Sarvarth Siddhi Vimana. He had finally vanquished all his 4 Ghati Karmas mercilessly yet bearing compassion for all his tormentors from the past 12.5 years - Goshalak, Chandakaushik, Sangam dev, Katputna vyantari etc to name some. 🪷✨🌳🌅
He had become the 24th Tirthankara, the Final Sayam Sambuddha of this Avsarpini, Mahashraman , Tathagata Arihant Jineshwara Sayogi Kevali , BHAGWAN Vardhman Mahavir Swami!!
However due to the unfortunate nature of This Hundavsarpini Era, his first Deshna was Unsuccessful because no human attended it that evening. Thus he could not establish Dharma Tirth. 😔
Next Day, he travelled to Pavapuri and the devas created a Magnificent Samavasarana. The grandeour of Deva vimanas arriving drew the attention of A brahmin, the master of 500 Disciples, Indrabhuti. He came haughtily to challenge Parmatma and find the solution to his doubt on Aatma - Does soul Exist?
Just looking at the healthy body of Indrabhuti Gautam, accompanied by his brothers, Arihant said -"Hey Indabhuvaiy Goyama , Aatma Exists!"
Subsequently the other Brahmins like Sudharma And Prabhas who had come for debate , soon bowed to his Lotus feet. 🪷🪷
Bhagwan then Gave Rajoharan Diksha to his 11 Gandhars and Sadhvi Chandanbala. Gave Shravak Anuvrat to Shankh shatak and Shravika Sulsa. Thus the Chaturvidh Shraman Sangh was Finally established for the Last time on this day. Bhagwan started his Deshna with the Tripadi - " Upanaiyva, Dhuveiyva and Vighmeiyva " after which each Gandhar composed the Dvadashangi.
Such is the Holy Day.
Mangalam Bhagwan Veero! Mangalam Gautam Prabhu !
Mangalam Bhadrabahu Swami, Jain Dharmostu Mangalam!!