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Arihanta, Pravachana, etc. 20 respectable identities (Vis
sthanak) stated in our religion. Further pondering on the
marvellous beauty of the Arihanta Lords and thanking HIM
for all the favors HE has bestowed upon her, she recognized
her true spiritual nature.

While doing so, her intentions and purposes became all the

more vast and generous, pure and perfect. As a result, of this
extreme purity, her compassion exceeded all boundaries –
“How can I make all these living creatures attached to Lord’s
Shasana? How can I bring their karma related sorrows and
troubles to a permanent end and enable them to progress on
the path of salvation?” Contemplating all this, she originates
the Supreme Punya necessary to become a Tirthankar. It is
not surprising that such unconditional shelter of Tirthankar
Almighty enabled her to become Tirthankar herself.

Her internal religious outlook was so strong that Sulsa
considered all these religious activities to be the essence of
her life. Completely immersing herself in it, constantly
remembering and meditating on the Pancha Parmeshtthi and
seeking the refuge of Lord Mahavira, she completed her life
span and continued her soul’s journey by going to Devalok.
From there, she will take birth in this Bharatkshetra and
become the 15 th Thirthankar named ‘Nirmam’ in the next

Chovisi (cycle of 24 Tirthankar).

A common woman originated the Supreme Punya of
becoming a Tirthankar – Lord of the 3 worlds! on the basis
of the glorious purity of intentions and generosity that had

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