Jainism

In Jainism, Mahāvīr's Samavasaraṇa (or Sammosaran) is one of the most sacred and symbolically rich events — it marks the moment when a Tīrthaṅkara , after attaining Kevala Jñāna (omniscience, perfect knowledge) , delivers his first sermon to the universe. Here's a detailed breakdown of what happens in Mahāvīra's Samavasaraṇa : 🌸 1. The Moment Before the Sermon After Mahāvīra attained Kevala Jñāna (omniscience) under a śāla tree near Jrimbhikagrama , he became a Kevalī — a being of infinite knowledge, perception, bliss, and energy. The gods (Devas) of the heavens, led by Indra (Śakra) , immediately recognized this and descended to construct the Samavasaraṇa — a divine, cosmic preaching hall. 🕉️ 2. What is the Samavasaraṇa? It literally means "the assembly that brings all together without distinction." It is a circular, three-tiered, magnificently jeweled structure , built by celestial beings. It symbolizes univers...