|
South Indian Inscriptions |
INCRIPTIONS OF THE KALACHURIS OF TRIPURI Hail ! On Tuesday the 9th tithi of dark fortnight5 . . . . . during the victorious reign of the illustrious Gayākarņadēva, while the Mahāsāmantādhipati, the illustrious Gōlhaņadēva, born in the Rāshţrakūţa family, is flourishingâ (There was) the pious layman, the illustrious Sarvadhara, (born) in the Gollapurva6 Ãmnaya, the sacred traditions (Amnaya) of which were amplified at Vellaprabhatika, who was blessed by the illustrious Maghavanandi, the crest-jewel of logicians. His son is maha[bho]ja (who is) devoted to (the performance of) religious duty, charity and study (of the sacred texts).By him has been caused to be erected this beautiful temple of Santinatha.
The Sajjaka Sūtradhāra is named Srēshthi.7 By thim has been constructed (here) a very white and extremely beautiful canopy.
(Line 6) May the holy Āchārya Subhadra, who has consecrated (this image of
Śāntinātha), be long glorious !- (he) who belongs to the line (anvaya) of the Dēśí gana8 in
the Āmnāya of the holy Chandrakara9 Āchārya, and who has delighted learned men by
his perfect learning and humility ! 1 The verse is completed below.
|
|