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    Who are all the people mentioned in the bharhesar sajjay

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    The Bharhesar Sajjay (also spelled Bharasheshar Sajjay or Bharhesar Sajzay) is a popular Jain devotional composition recited especially in Shwetambar Jain tradition. It is a type of "sajjhāy" (devotional recitation or study). The sajjay narrates the stories of several Jain historical and mythological figures who attained liberation (moksha) or performed great acts of renunciation and spiritual valor.

    The people mentioned in the Bharhesar Sajjay generally include:

    1. Bharata Chakravarti – The eldest son of the first Tirthankara, Lord Rishabhanatha (Adinath), known for his renunciation and attainment of keval gyan (omniscience).
    2. Bahubali – Another son of Rishabhanatha, famous for his deep meditation (kayotsarga) and victory over ego, who also attained liberation.
    3. Chakravarti Mandlik – A universal monarch who renounced his kingdom and attained spiritual greatness.
    4. Meghkumar – A prince who renounced his princely life after witnessing the impermanence of beauty and youth, and attained liberation.
    5. Neminath – The 22nd Tirthankara, who renounced the world on his wedding day after witnessing the suffering of animals, and attained keval gyan.
    6. Shreyans – Known for his role in offering the first ahar (food) to Lord Rishabhanatha after his renunciation.
    7. Chandanbala – A great female devotee who offered food to Lord Mahavira and later became an eminent nun (Aryika).
    8. Anathi Muni – A muni (ascetic) who attained liberation through intense practice and renunciation.

    These are the commonly narrated personalities in the Bharhesar Sajjay, though the exact names and stories included may vary slightly by version or tradition. The primary theme is to highlight the virtues of renunciation, non-attachment, and the path to moksha (liberation) as exemplified by these illustrious souls.

    If you need the full text or a detailed list of all names as per a specific version, please specify the tradition or text reference.

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