Status Updates From The Jain Saga - Part 1

Just then, the Acharya Dharmaghosa, purifying the earth by Dharma' by his wandering as a sadhu, approached the merchant. Dhana hastily rose and with folded hands praised the Acharya shining like the sun with the brightness of his penance. Questioned by Dhana in regard to the reason of his coming, the Acharya explained, " I wish to go to Vasantpura with your caravan."

Just then, the Acharya Dharmaghosa, purifying the earth by Dharma' by his wandering as a sadhu, approached the merchant. Dhana hastily rose and with folded hands praised the Acharya shining like the sun with the brightness of his penance. Questioned by Dhana in regard to the reason of his coming, the Acharya explained, " I wish to go to Vasantpura with your caravan."

Just then, the Acharya Dharmaghosa, purifying the earth by Dharma' by his wandering as a sadhu, approached the merchant. Dhana hastily rose and with folded hands praised the Acharya shining like the sun with the brightness of his penance. Questioned by Dhana in regard to the reason of his coming, the Acharya explained, " I wish to go to Vasantpura with your caravan."

Then the merchant Dhana had a drum beaten, and a proclamation made to the people theoughout the city/ The merchant nDhana is going to Vasantapura, Whoever wishes to go, may go with him. He will give merchandise to those without it, conveyances to those who have no coneyances, companions to the friendless, and provisions to those lacking in provisions.

Rsabhswami Charitra
1. The first incarnation of Rsabha as the merchant Dhana

Now then there is a continent named Jambudvipa, enclosed by innumerable circles of oceans and Dweeps on this earth and this dweep is surrounded by a diamond wall. It is adorned with rivers, zones and mountains, and at its center, like a navel, stands Meru made of gold and jewels.