I need the full traditional text of the bharhesar sajjay and more detail about each Ganadhara, please !
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1. Bharhesar Sajjay (Bhareesar Sajzay / Bharhesar Sajzay) – Traditional Text
The "Bharhesar Sajjay" is a popular Jain prayer, especially among the Shwetambar Murtipujak community. It is traditionally recited at the end of Pratikraman as a prayer for forgiveness and well-being. The text is in Prakrit, and here is the full traditional version:
Bharhesar Sajjay:
``` Jaya Jaya Arihantaṃ, Jaya Jaya Siddhaṃ, Jaya Jaya Āyariyaṃ, Jaya Jaya Uvajjhāyaṃ, Jaya Jaya Sāhu Saṃghaṃ.
Jaya Jaya Kevali Paññāṇaṃ, Jaya Jaya Savva Siddhāṇaṃ, Jaya Jaya Dasapuvviyaṃ, Jaya Jaya Gaṇadharāṇaṃ.
Jaya Jaya Cāraṇa Siddhāṇaṃ, Jaya Jaya Ariya Siddhāṇaṃ, Jaya Jaya Sāhu Siddhāṇaṃ, Jaya Jaya Sāvaga Siddhāṇaṃ.
Jaya Jaya Sāhu Suṇṇānaṃ, Jaya Jaya Sāvaga Suṇṇānaṃ, Jaya Jaya Savva Saṃghaṃ.
Bhareesar Amiyaṃ Payālaṃ, Bhareesar Māṇaṃ Namassāmi, Bhareesar Veyāraṃ Khamemi, Bhareesar Bhāvaṃ Pasasāmi.
Savvaṃ Me Khamantu, Savvaṃ Me Samāṇantu, Metti Me Savvesu Bhūesu, Veram Majjha Na Kenai.
Khamemi Savva Jīve, Savve Jīvā Khamantu Me, Mitti Me Savva Bhūesu, Veram Majjha Na Kenai.
Micchāmi Dukkaḍaṃ. ```
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2. Detail about Each Ganadhara
Ganadharas are the chief disciples of Tirthankaras. Each Tirthankara traditionally had Ganadharas who were responsible for compiling, preserving, and expounding the teachings of the Tirthankara. For Lord Mahavira, the 24th Tirthankara, there were eleven principal Ganadharas:
The Eleven Ganadharas of Lord Mahavira:
- Indrabhuti Gautama
- Chief Ganadhara; renowned for his intellect and scholarship. - First to accept Mahavira’s teachings. - Composed many scriptures (Agamas).
- Agnibhuti Gautama
- Younger brother of Indrabhuti. - Known for deep knowledge in rituals and philosophy.
- Vayubhuti Gautama
- The youngest brother of Indrabhuti and Agnibhuti. - Expert in mantras and spiritual practices.
- Vyakta
- Known for his clear and articulate interpretation of teachings.
- Sudharma
- The last surviving Ganadhara after Mahavira’s nirvana. - Became head of Jain Sangha after Mahavira. - Many Agamas are attributed to his teachings.
- Manditaputra
- Known for his disciplined life and devotion.
- Mauryaputra
- Recognized for his skills in logic and debate.
- Akampita
- Famous for his steadfastness and composure.
- Acalabhraata
- Known for his unwavering faith.
- Metraya
- Renowned for his compassion and loving-kindness.
- Prabhasa
- Known for his humility and service.
Role of Ganadharas:
- They preserved and orally transmitted the Tirthankara’s teachings (Jina Vaani).
- Each Ganadhara led a group (gana) of disciples.
- The Agamas (Jain canonical texts) are considered to be the direct teachings of Mahavira as remembered and compiled by the Ganadharas, especially Sudharma Swami.
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If you wish for even more detail about any specific Ganadhara or further interpretation of the Bharhesar Sajjay, please let me know!