Life in Ancient India as Depicted in the Jain Canons, with Commentaries: An Administrative, Economic, Social and Geographical Survey c19.148

c19.148

From Pitthicampā Mahāvīra and Gosāla proceeded to Kayangalā Here some ascetics were staying with their families Gosāla is said to have maltreated them and was punished for his misdemeanour Then both reached Sāvatthī and then proceeded to Haledduga. Here there was a big turmeric tree where Mahāvīra stood in meditation and his feet are said to have burnt by fire Then both reached Nangala where Mahāvīra stood in meditation in the Vāsudeva temple. Here again Gosāla was punished for his misdemeanour They then proceeded to Āvattagāma where Mahāvīra stood in meditation in the Baladeva temple Gosāla was taken to task and punished again Then both reached Corāya Sannivesa From there both journeyed to Kalambuka Sannivesa where both were tied by Kālahasti and were beaten ; later on, they were set at liberty by his brother Megha who is said to have seen Mahāvīra in Khattiyakunda Then both proceeded to the country of Lādha where Mahāvīra had to endure various kinds of painful sufferings Then the two of them reached Punnakalasa where some robbers made an attempt on Mahāvīra's life with sword From there both journeyed to the city of Bhaddiya where the Teacher passed fifth rainy season.