***ಸಿರಿಭೂವಲಯ ಕುರಿತು ಸುಧಾರ್ಥಿಯು ರೂಪಿಸಿರುವ
ಸರಳಪರಿಚಯಕೃತಿಗಳ ಒಂದು ಸಂಕ್ಷಿಪ್ತ ಸಮೀಕ್ಷೆ*** ಭಾಗ: ೧೦
’THE TENTH WONDER OF THE WORLD' (Part.8)
Based on the available litreary evidence and as stated by Kumudendu Muni , I had indicated that the Kannada numbers and letters have a history of 750 crore years. However, Sri Sathyanarayana, the principal of Malenadu Engineering College, Hassan, ridiculed this statement avd had said 'No sucu ancient fossil exists in the world'! Today'sterrorsaur refers to the flying Dinosarur which lived about 21.5 crore years ago. The width of its wings was 12 meters; bigger than the wings of today's F.16 Plane. its fossil has been found ina piace Salophen in Germany. this information has been published in the Myoore edition of Prajavani newspaper dated 26-10-2012. If such agigantic bird existed about 21.5 crore years ago , then our intellectuals should imagin how long this world must have existed prior to decry our ancient puranas, Scripts, Upanishads and vedas at one's will. Terrosarus is the name of several fictional characters. Terror-Saur is an amalgamate of terror and saur (lizard)
* * *
Rever Ganges is a very famous and holy river. the persons belonging to Ganges linage were Known as 'Gangeya' og the many kingly lineages that ruled Karnataka, Gangarasas were also prominent. Kumudendu Muni, author if Siribhuvalaya, also belnged to this sect before he became a 'Yati'. This sect was well-versed with Kannada 9th number-letter knowledge. (Pl. see 49th Chapter= first foot of the whole poems - 3rd lettered Stamba Kavya.)
* * *
Many people think that their religion is supreme and wish that everyone should follow it. In order to spread this message , it is a common practice now to attract people with several offers to cinvert to their religion. But 'Advaita' tradition never treads this path. the basic tents or preaching of 'Advaita' is : 'one;s pwn religion is suprim' 'ಸ್ವಧರ್ಮೇ ನಿಧನಃ ಶ್ರೇಯಃ’ -Sri Sri Chandrashekhara Bharathi of Shankara lineage, who was the head of the Sringeri Peetha also prached this basic principle in its true sprit. When some people expressed their desire tio Join 'Advaita' tradition, he used to tell them that their own religion had many good things and that they should follow them scrupulously and that itself is 'Advaita' .
* * *
The worship of cow is very sacred to the followers of Sanathana Dharma. They belive that all the gods reside in a cow. Lakshmi , Godess of welth, is worshipped not only to get wealth and prosperity but also to get rid of all hurdlesin life. It is belived that Godess Lakshmi resides in the root of the cow's tail (vagina). Previously whenever spevial functions were held in the houses of Brahmins, there was a practice of feedind the cow frist before the mass feeding- this was Known as 'Gagrasa' - cow's food. Over the years, this practice inon the wane. only a few ewre eating the cow's meat. Now, most of the people eat not only cow's meat but also human flesh ! Be that as it may. Cow is considered as a very sacred domestic animal and it is worshipped with great devotion. Form the cow's urine, dung, milk, curd and ghee (5 elements) 'pancahagavya' ( five components of Cow) is prepared. As a messure of repentance, the practice of consuming 'pancahagavya' has been in vogue in our Sanathana Dharma. This is still in practice among the va=edic Brahmins. Siribhuvalaya reveals that the Jain tradition, a branch of Sanathana Dharma, also honours this practice. (Pl. see Chaptor 48- 2nd foot of the whole poem- first lettered Stamba Kavya).
* * *
The format of 'Sangatya' poems of Siribhuvalaya sometimes is beyond imagination ! Kannada , prakruth and Sanskrit language worda are used in a single poem ! In some places, even if the whole poem is in Kannada, after a Kannada word in a sentence, the next word is used in reverse order! This cannot be objected to as a trick to confuse the readers. This was inevtable for the poet to facilatate flow of literature of other languages from top to bottom or vice-versa or free flow of Kannada Stamba Kavya.
* * *
Late Dl.Narasimhachar's view was that there are no sufficent evidence to show that prier ot 4th century AD. there was Kannada and thlugu literature ! the details in Siribhuvalaya depict that Kannada was in exestence peior to crores of years ! another special point is that inclurding DL Narasimhachar none of our historisns have referred to the name of Kumudendu Muni or Siribhuvalaya!!
* * *
Kumudendu Muni describes the Kannada script as round and beautiful. It is clear that this script form is not used in our edicts.It therefore, becomes clear that the beautiful Kannada script was in use in the palm- leaves even before 800 AD.
* * *
While discussing about the rites and rituals of various religions and traditions in these introductory books, it becomes inevitable to express certain opinion. Such expressions are only narration of bare and actual facts. There is no intention,whatsoever, of critcizing any religion- tradition or degrade it. The enlightened persons of whatever religion-tradition willproperly understand this. Otherwise, any sort of explanation will not assuage their internal dis-satisfaction !
* * *
The ancient edicts and copper writings often contain doubtful information or facts. Scholars have found many such short-comings. The date of anoinment of a particular king actually does not match with the actual date and sometimes by that time he was yet to assume kingship. In some places, the perticular king has expired even before the dates nidicated in these ancient writings. We come across several such nistances if we go through our history. How is it possible to indicate different periodsof time of the same person through vwrious sources? Among the researchers and scholars of Indian history, Dr. S. Srikanta Shastry is an eminent person. He is the only person who has correctly identified the true facts of Siribhuvalaya and has categorically stated that there are no grounds to reject the same and that Siribhuvalaya will nullify or topsy-turvy many of the old beliefs and wrong imaginations that has crept into our Indian religous, culteral, historical and social issues. He has further stated that it is inevitable to accept them and correct our wrong perceptions.
* * *
K. Srikantiah who had done some research on Siribhuvalaya by 1833 itself was a great scholar. It was a fact that he was aware of many of the information Kumudendu Muni had delt in Siribhuvalaya relating to Physics, chemistry, Mathematics, Space Travelm Computer Systems etc., But still, this research was ignored ! For 60 years, the work of reseach of this great Kannada poetry in Numerics had come to a stand-still. Around 2000 , a team of scholars of Pustakashakti Prakashana took up this task. unfortunately, it only concentrated on reviving the irrelevant and non-existent past history about the origin of this work and thereby leaving the furture researchers in total and utter coufusion !
Highlighting all this and presenting the facts in a simple and detailed manner, Sudharthy of Hassan brought out a poblication. Many people rejected this version for the reason that it contained some non-factual information about Jainism. Their problem was that: 'How can a brahmin narrate and introduce the ancient Kannada Poetry in Numerics belonging to Jain tradition ?!! The disgusting, disappointing and surprising fact is that even the greatest scholars of Jain tradition itself did not evence any interest in this for the past 60 years. On the whole, the reality is that no Kannadiga belonging to any cast -tradition has any interest or curiosity in this work.
* * *
In 1953, the sarvartha Siddhi Sangha orepared the letter- Format of Siribhuvalaya . Thanks to the scholarliness and brillance of K. Srikantaiah and the patience, sincerity and expertise of the personelof Yugantra Press, several symbols have been used to enable the readers to easily identify the languages of Sanskrit, prakruth and others.The printing work also been neatly. I have no expertise or capacity of that level. Within my limits, I have designed the format of the original literature. I appeal to competent recharchers to set right this anomaly.
* * *
A person's colour, height, weight, size, shape etc., has its own significant place in social perspective. that which is great and attractive naturally gets attention The fact is that if this greatness or attractiveness exceeds its limit, then it gradually loses its true value. that which goes up has to come down ! Physical attractiom, especially between the opposite sexes is a natural phenomenon sience ages. Personality, colour, youth, melodic voice, sensuous outfit etc., have a prominent role in rousing this interest between the opposit sexes. It is history that many great people have spoiled their entire life succumbing to this wordly lpeasure. When the source of attraction loses tts charm, then reality comes to the forefront !
The famous Court Dancer from the hevens. Her beauty had no parallel. But her lifespan was ilmited. She disappeard while dancing itself. This prompted Rushabha Deva to adopt a life of total renunciation. Even the celebrated film stars of the past, present and fucture, after a few years of youth and veauty, will fade away from the memories of their followers owing to age catching up with them. But only those, who, by their extra-ordinary abilites and vision, contribgte significantly to society, do remain in the monds of the people for a longer time. Thanks to his wonderful and mind- boggling literary worh, Kumudendu Muni is still alive in this world even after 1200 years !
* * *
Thirumale Tatacharya Sharma in his book 'Nanna Jeevana natthu Dheya' mentions about his visit to Charukeerthi Panditacharya Mutt in Mudabidare ( famillary known as 'Dakshina Kashi' Information is also available about the visit if Sharma to Karkala around 1968 (when the 75 year old Gopala Shenoy was carving the idol of Bhahubali, which is naw installed in Dharmasthala) Sri Sharma enquired about the ancient Siribhuvalaya text being preserved in the Saraswathi Bandara (library) of the Mudabidare Mutt. then the Swamiji, instead of showing the library, told about a story of its theft! Till then oneards , nobody in the Mutt is prepared to give any getails about the list of books preserved there. They only give the reason that someone mya steal those books ! This information has not been correctly mentioned by the Pustakashakti Prakashana. this only strengthens my belief that the copy of Akshara Bhuvalaya is stillsafe. When the mutt authorities did not share any information with a great scholar like Sharma, how can they respond to the request of a common man like me! Bu merely preserving it secretiy will not be of any use; they will also gain nothing out of this.besides, it is not a small volume to be stolen and carried away by somebody easily ! They may have apprehension that the harmony of all religion and traditions advocated by Kumudendu Muni in this work might cause any danger to Jain tradition. But that fact has already been presented and published in simple langauage to the public ! Hence, the basic purpose of hiding Akshara Bhuvalaya itself has been defeated. It is my firm openion that, at least now it is better to make it accessable rather than hiding it unnecessarily.
* * *
The words 'Rg Veeda' 'Rg Bhuvalaya' 'Rg' etc., appear frequently in the First Khanda of Siribhuvalaya. Kumudendu Muni was well- versed with Rg Veeda and was aware of its significance and prominence. It is clear that 'Mahabandha' was the earlier title of 'Siribhuvalaya ' . Kumudendu Muni has categorically established this: Please see the 134th poem of the 58th Chapter. By his explanatio 'Rg Mahabandha' he has established beyond doubt that for all the scriptures and traditions of Jainism, Rg veda is the main source. Based on facts like this, it has been possible for Dr. S. Srikanta Shastry and publisher of 'Satya' magazine to express their definite voews as gar as 60 years. Strangely enough, till now both Jain traditionalsts and the traditional Hindu Oeople have not opened their mouth about this!! Because of their hard-core attitude that traditional principles are the best, this ancient and valuable treasure-house of knowledge was not easily accessible to the interested . It is a matter of satsfaction that at least the complete Frist Khanda is available now. It is learnt that in the 'Janata Samskarana' version prepared by K. Srikantaih , information upto the 4rh Khanda is included. If this is published, we can go still farther. However, this depends on the cooperation of his descendants. For the remaining 5 Khandas, we have to depand on the copy of 'Akshara Bhuvalaya' which some pepople claim that they have preserved. With the publicationof several introductory books on Siribhuvalaya by Sudharthy of Hassan, many 'secrets' have since come out !! the reason for hiding this work may be due to some wrong notions about its content . However, it may not contain anything special than what has since been revealed so for ! Realising this, if this hidden work comes to light, it would serve the interests of the present as well as future generations. Whether the concerned will look into this? This has remained a question till now !!
* * *
K. Srikantaiah must have had a copy of Akshara Siribhuvalaya. Based on this only he has been able to give a different and specific version in 1953 printed version (pl. see 'Siribhuvalayada Ayda Sangatya PadyagaLa sangraha' -p.170-171) Sri Abhinandan of belgavi had once said that there are not one but two copies of Akshara Bhuvalaya and they have been kept safely in a steel box beyond the access of anyone.When we compare the above fact with this statement , it becomes certain that a copy of Akshara Bhuvalaya is still available even todhy. Simply on the graund that Srikantaiah had a copy of Akshara Bhuvalaya , one should not degrade his super brilliance and multi-facted capabillties. I have not seen the teter version of palm-leaf copy. If the poet had properly marked the horse-gait symbols in those writings, the credit for copying it eithout any mistakes goes to K. Sikantaiah. If on the other hand, K. Srikantaiah him self had marked these horse-gait symbols, then hats off to his great patience and briliance. A proper exposure of Siribhuvalaya will definitely help those who are in search of 'real truth' . But it is rather a suprising fact that why the pollars if Jain tradition are still maintaining silence on this!!!
* * *
As already earlier mentioned. while identifying the horse-gait hidden literature of the whole-poems and foot poems , it appears that two or more portions of poetry have flown side by side. For this purpose, it has to be noted that the hidden literature extracted by me in Chaptors from 34- 59 is not complete or proper. Only those proficint in old Kannada,Sanskrit and Prakutta literature Will be able to do this Job efficently. But looking at the apathy of our scholars all these years towards this wonderfull poetry, I have no faith or hope that our contemporary scholars will evence interest in eliciting more and more information from Siribhuvalaya. I have only done this task with a long hope that at some point of time a great Kannada scholar will come and attempt this unfinished task. Even though the 'Siribhuvalayasara' was published in 2010 and it can be read in simple contemporary Kannada language, none of our Sanskrit or prakruth or Kannada scholars have opened their mouth till now about this work. Hence, it has become inevitable for me to express my above views. Naturally, vedic traditional people bave no interest in Prakruth language. But Jains hold Prakruth in high esteem as it is the sours of their many holy scriptures. As Siribhuvalaya advocates harmony of all religions and traditions and unequvivocally declare that Rg. Veda is the main source of all knpwledge, the hard -core Jain traditionalists, with the fear of their basic belifes dogged down about the supremacy of Vedic or Jain tradition, my only humble appeal is that our scholars should concentrate on the invaluable information that is hidden in Siribhuvalaya. I am only dreaming that our scholars will make this a reality ! (ಮುಂದುವರೆಯುವುದು)
-ಜಮದಗ್ನಿಸುತ
ಸರಳಪರಿಚಯಕೃತಿಗಳ ಒಂದು ಸಂಕ್ಷಿಪ್ತ ಸಮೀಕ್ಷೆ*** ಭಾಗ: ೧೦
’THE TENTH WONDER OF THE WORLD' (Part.8)
Based on the available litreary evidence and as stated by Kumudendu Muni , I had indicated that the Kannada numbers and letters have a history of 750 crore years. However, Sri Sathyanarayana, the principal of Malenadu Engineering College, Hassan, ridiculed this statement avd had said 'No sucu ancient fossil exists in the world'! Today'sterrorsaur refers to the flying Dinosarur which lived about 21.5 crore years ago. The width of its wings was 12 meters; bigger than the wings of today's F.16 Plane. its fossil has been found ina piace Salophen in Germany. this information has been published in the Myoore edition of Prajavani newspaper dated 26-10-2012. If such agigantic bird existed about 21.5 crore years ago , then our intellectuals should imagin how long this world must have existed prior to decry our ancient puranas, Scripts, Upanishads and vedas at one's will. Terrosarus is the name of several fictional characters. Terror-Saur is an amalgamate of terror and saur (lizard)
* * *
Rever Ganges is a very famous and holy river. the persons belonging to Ganges linage were Known as 'Gangeya' og the many kingly lineages that ruled Karnataka, Gangarasas were also prominent. Kumudendu Muni, author if Siribhuvalaya, also belnged to this sect before he became a 'Yati'. This sect was well-versed with Kannada 9th number-letter knowledge. (Pl. see 49th Chapter= first foot of the whole poems - 3rd lettered Stamba Kavya.)
* * *
Many people think that their religion is supreme and wish that everyone should follow it. In order to spread this message , it is a common practice now to attract people with several offers to cinvert to their religion. But 'Advaita' tradition never treads this path. the basic tents or preaching of 'Advaita' is : 'one;s pwn religion is suprim' 'ಸ್ವಧರ್ಮೇ ನಿಧನಃ ಶ್ರೇಯಃ’ -Sri Sri Chandrashekhara Bharathi of Shankara lineage, who was the head of the Sringeri Peetha also prached this basic principle in its true sprit. When some people expressed their desire tio Join 'Advaita' tradition, he used to tell them that their own religion had many good things and that they should follow them scrupulously and that itself is 'Advaita' .
* * *
The worship of cow is very sacred to the followers of Sanathana Dharma. They belive that all the gods reside in a cow. Lakshmi , Godess of welth, is worshipped not only to get wealth and prosperity but also to get rid of all hurdlesin life. It is belived that Godess Lakshmi resides in the root of the cow's tail (vagina). Previously whenever spevial functions were held in the houses of Brahmins, there was a practice of feedind the cow frist before the mass feeding- this was Known as 'Gagrasa' - cow's food. Over the years, this practice inon the wane. only a few ewre eating the cow's meat. Now, most of the people eat not only cow's meat but also human flesh ! Be that as it may. Cow is considered as a very sacred domestic animal and it is worshipped with great devotion. Form the cow's urine, dung, milk, curd and ghee (5 elements) 'pancahagavya' ( five components of Cow) is prepared. As a messure of repentance, the practice of consuming 'pancahagavya' has been in vogue in our Sanathana Dharma. This is still in practice among the va=edic Brahmins. Siribhuvalaya reveals that the Jain tradition, a branch of Sanathana Dharma, also honours this practice. (Pl. see Chaptor 48- 2nd foot of the whole poem- first lettered Stamba Kavya).
* * *
The format of 'Sangatya' poems of Siribhuvalaya sometimes is beyond imagination ! Kannada , prakruth and Sanskrit language worda are used in a single poem ! In some places, even if the whole poem is in Kannada, after a Kannada word in a sentence, the next word is used in reverse order! This cannot be objected to as a trick to confuse the readers. This was inevtable for the poet to facilatate flow of literature of other languages from top to bottom or vice-versa or free flow of Kannada Stamba Kavya.
* * *
Late Dl.Narasimhachar's view was that there are no sufficent evidence to show that prier ot 4th century AD. there was Kannada and thlugu literature ! the details in Siribhuvalaya depict that Kannada was in exestence peior to crores of years ! another special point is that inclurding DL Narasimhachar none of our historisns have referred to the name of Kumudendu Muni or Siribhuvalaya!!
* * *
Kumudendu Muni describes the Kannada script as round and beautiful. It is clear that this script form is not used in our edicts.It therefore, becomes clear that the beautiful Kannada script was in use in the palm- leaves even before 800 AD.
* * *
While discussing about the rites and rituals of various religions and traditions in these introductory books, it becomes inevitable to express certain opinion. Such expressions are only narration of bare and actual facts. There is no intention,whatsoever, of critcizing any religion- tradition or degrade it. The enlightened persons of whatever religion-tradition willproperly understand this. Otherwise, any sort of explanation will not assuage their internal dis-satisfaction !
* * *
The ancient edicts and copper writings often contain doubtful information or facts. Scholars have found many such short-comings. The date of anoinment of a particular king actually does not match with the actual date and sometimes by that time he was yet to assume kingship. In some places, the perticular king has expired even before the dates nidicated in these ancient writings. We come across several such nistances if we go through our history. How is it possible to indicate different periodsof time of the same person through vwrious sources? Among the researchers and scholars of Indian history, Dr. S. Srikanta Shastry is an eminent person. He is the only person who has correctly identified the true facts of Siribhuvalaya and has categorically stated that there are no grounds to reject the same and that Siribhuvalaya will nullify or topsy-turvy many of the old beliefs and wrong imaginations that has crept into our Indian religous, culteral, historical and social issues. He has further stated that it is inevitable to accept them and correct our wrong perceptions.
* * *
K. Srikantiah who had done some research on Siribhuvalaya by 1833 itself was a great scholar. It was a fact that he was aware of many of the information Kumudendu Muni had delt in Siribhuvalaya relating to Physics, chemistry, Mathematics, Space Travelm Computer Systems etc., But still, this research was ignored ! For 60 years, the work of reseach of this great Kannada poetry in Numerics had come to a stand-still. Around 2000 , a team of scholars of Pustakashakti Prakashana took up this task. unfortunately, it only concentrated on reviving the irrelevant and non-existent past history about the origin of this work and thereby leaving the furture researchers in total and utter coufusion !
Highlighting all this and presenting the facts in a simple and detailed manner, Sudharthy of Hassan brought out a poblication. Many people rejected this version for the reason that it contained some non-factual information about Jainism. Their problem was that: 'How can a brahmin narrate and introduce the ancient Kannada Poetry in Numerics belonging to Jain tradition ?!! The disgusting, disappointing and surprising fact is that even the greatest scholars of Jain tradition itself did not evence any interest in this for the past 60 years. On the whole, the reality is that no Kannadiga belonging to any cast -tradition has any interest or curiosity in this work.
* * *
In 1953, the sarvartha Siddhi Sangha orepared the letter- Format of Siribhuvalaya . Thanks to the scholarliness and brillance of K. Srikantaiah and the patience, sincerity and expertise of the personelof Yugantra Press, several symbols have been used to enable the readers to easily identify the languages of Sanskrit, prakruth and others.The printing work also been neatly. I have no expertise or capacity of that level. Within my limits, I have designed the format of the original literature. I appeal to competent recharchers to set right this anomaly.
* * *
A person's colour, height, weight, size, shape etc., has its own significant place in social perspective. that which is great and attractive naturally gets attention The fact is that if this greatness or attractiveness exceeds its limit, then it gradually loses its true value. that which goes up has to come down ! Physical attractiom, especially between the opposite sexes is a natural phenomenon sience ages. Personality, colour, youth, melodic voice, sensuous outfit etc., have a prominent role in rousing this interest between the opposit sexes. It is history that many great people have spoiled their entire life succumbing to this wordly lpeasure. When the source of attraction loses tts charm, then reality comes to the forefront !
The famous Court Dancer from the hevens. Her beauty had no parallel. But her lifespan was ilmited. She disappeard while dancing itself. This prompted Rushabha Deva to adopt a life of total renunciation. Even the celebrated film stars of the past, present and fucture, after a few years of youth and veauty, will fade away from the memories of their followers owing to age catching up with them. But only those, who, by their extra-ordinary abilites and vision, contribgte significantly to society, do remain in the monds of the people for a longer time. Thanks to his wonderful and mind- boggling literary worh, Kumudendu Muni is still alive in this world even after 1200 years !
* * *
Thirumale Tatacharya Sharma in his book 'Nanna Jeevana natthu Dheya' mentions about his visit to Charukeerthi Panditacharya Mutt in Mudabidare ( famillary known as 'Dakshina Kashi' Information is also available about the visit if Sharma to Karkala around 1968 (when the 75 year old Gopala Shenoy was carving the idol of Bhahubali, which is naw installed in Dharmasthala) Sri Sharma enquired about the ancient Siribhuvalaya text being preserved in the Saraswathi Bandara (library) of the Mudabidare Mutt. then the Swamiji, instead of showing the library, told about a story of its theft! Till then oneards , nobody in the Mutt is prepared to give any getails about the list of books preserved there. They only give the reason that someone mya steal those books ! This information has not been correctly mentioned by the Pustakashakti Prakashana. this only strengthens my belief that the copy of Akshara Bhuvalaya is stillsafe. When the mutt authorities did not share any information with a great scholar like Sharma, how can they respond to the request of a common man like me! Bu merely preserving it secretiy will not be of any use; they will also gain nothing out of this.besides, it is not a small volume to be stolen and carried away by somebody easily ! They may have apprehension that the harmony of all religion and traditions advocated by Kumudendu Muni in this work might cause any danger to Jain tradition. But that fact has already been presented and published in simple langauage to the public ! Hence, the basic purpose of hiding Akshara Bhuvalaya itself has been defeated. It is my firm openion that, at least now it is better to make it accessable rather than hiding it unnecessarily.
* * *
The words 'Rg Veeda' 'Rg Bhuvalaya' 'Rg' etc., appear frequently in the First Khanda of Siribhuvalaya. Kumudendu Muni was well- versed with Rg Veeda and was aware of its significance and prominence. It is clear that 'Mahabandha' was the earlier title of 'Siribhuvalaya ' . Kumudendu Muni has categorically established this: Please see the 134th poem of the 58th Chapter. By his explanatio 'Rg Mahabandha' he has established beyond doubt that for all the scriptures and traditions of Jainism, Rg veda is the main source. Based on facts like this, it has been possible for Dr. S. Srikanta Shastry and publisher of 'Satya' magazine to express their definite voews as gar as 60 years. Strangely enough, till now both Jain traditionalsts and the traditional Hindu Oeople have not opened their mouth about this!! Because of their hard-core attitude that traditional principles are the best, this ancient and valuable treasure-house of knowledge was not easily accessible to the interested . It is a matter of satsfaction that at least the complete Frist Khanda is available now. It is learnt that in the 'Janata Samskarana' version prepared by K. Srikantaih , information upto the 4rh Khanda is included. If this is published, we can go still farther. However, this depends on the cooperation of his descendants. For the remaining 5 Khandas, we have to depand on the copy of 'Akshara Bhuvalaya' which some pepople claim that they have preserved. With the publicationof several introductory books on Siribhuvalaya by Sudharthy of Hassan, many 'secrets' have since come out !! the reason for hiding this work may be due to some wrong notions about its content . However, it may not contain anything special than what has since been revealed so for ! Realising this, if this hidden work comes to light, it would serve the interests of the present as well as future generations. Whether the concerned will look into this? This has remained a question till now !!
* * *
K. Srikantaiah must have had a copy of Akshara Siribhuvalaya. Based on this only he has been able to give a different and specific version in 1953 printed version (pl. see 'Siribhuvalayada Ayda Sangatya PadyagaLa sangraha' -p.170-171) Sri Abhinandan of belgavi had once said that there are not one but two copies of Akshara Bhuvalaya and they have been kept safely in a steel box beyond the access of anyone.When we compare the above fact with this statement , it becomes certain that a copy of Akshara Bhuvalaya is still available even todhy. Simply on the graund that Srikantaiah had a copy of Akshara Bhuvalaya , one should not degrade his super brilliance and multi-facted capabillties. I have not seen the teter version of palm-leaf copy. If the poet had properly marked the horse-gait symbols in those writings, the credit for copying it eithout any mistakes goes to K. Sikantaiah. If on the other hand, K. Srikantaiah him self had marked these horse-gait symbols, then hats off to his great patience and briliance. A proper exposure of Siribhuvalaya will definitely help those who are in search of 'real truth' . But it is rather a suprising fact that why the pollars if Jain tradition are still maintaining silence on this!!!
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As already earlier mentioned. while identifying the horse-gait hidden literature of the whole-poems and foot poems , it appears that two or more portions of poetry have flown side by side. For this purpose, it has to be noted that the hidden literature extracted by me in Chaptors from 34- 59 is not complete or proper. Only those proficint in old Kannada,Sanskrit and Prakutta literature Will be able to do this Job efficently. But looking at the apathy of our scholars all these years towards this wonderfull poetry, I have no faith or hope that our contemporary scholars will evence interest in eliciting more and more information from Siribhuvalaya. I have only done this task with a long hope that at some point of time a great Kannada scholar will come and attempt this unfinished task. Even though the 'Siribhuvalayasara' was published in 2010 and it can be read in simple contemporary Kannada language, none of our Sanskrit or prakruth or Kannada scholars have opened their mouth till now about this work. Hence, it has become inevitable for me to express my above views. Naturally, vedic traditional people bave no interest in Prakruth language. But Jains hold Prakruth in high esteem as it is the sours of their many holy scriptures. As Siribhuvalaya advocates harmony of all religions and traditions and unequvivocally declare that Rg. Veda is the main source of all knpwledge, the hard -core Jain traditionalists, with the fear of their basic belifes dogged down about the supremacy of Vedic or Jain tradition, my only humble appeal is that our scholars should concentrate on the invaluable information that is hidden in Siribhuvalaya. I am only dreaming that our scholars will make this a reality ! (ಮುಂದುವರೆಯುವುದು)
-ಜಮದಗ್ನಿಸುತ
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