Indra ni mojdi na sema chakravati ni ridhdhi samay
In Jainism, "Indra ni mojdi" (the shoes of Indra, king of heavenly beings) and "chakravarti ni ridhdhi" (the splendor or miraculous powers of a universal monarch) are symbolic expressions.
Indra ni mojdi: Indra is considered the king of celestial beings who serves and worships the Tirthankaras at the time of their birth and other significant events. The mention of "mojdi" (shoes) signifies the humility of even the highest heavenly beings before the enlightened souls (Tirthankaras). It is a metaphor for the respect and devotion shown by Indra.
Chakravarti ni ridhdhi: A Chakravarti is a universal monarch who possesses immense material wealth and power, including "ashta pratiharya" (eight types of grandeur) and "ridhdhi" (supernatural powers). Despite such grandeur, even a Chakravarti ultimately realizes the impermanence of worldly possessions and the importance of spiritual liberation (moksha).
Samay (comparison): In Jainism, both Indra’s mojdi and Chakravarti’s ridhdhi are considered temporary and insignificant compared to the eternal bliss of the soul attained through right faith, knowledge, and conduct. Jain teachings emphasize that material pleasures and supernatural achievements are fleeting, and only spiritual progress leads to ultimate happiness.
Thus, the comparison highlights the Jain value of renouncing attachment to material and even heavenly pleasures, focusing instead on spiritual liberation.