Having attained omniscience (Kevala-jnana) on the bank of Rju-
kula and after preaching the principle of Jainism through his
divine voice (divya-dhvani), lord Mahavira toured over different
areas of the country and propounded the religious doctrines
Knowing his emancipation very near, Lord Mahavira approached
Pavapuri alias Apapa town. The heavenly gods created Samosaran
(beautiful dome). Bhagwan Mahavir sat on golden throne inside
Samosaran. There were twelve beautiful qualities surrounded him.
It was Kali Chaudash. His principal eleven disciples were
present including Gautamswami. Heavenly gods and goddesses,
other people too were present. He had royal patronage too. Rich
financiers and merchants, kings, queens and princes and their
ministers were followers of Mahavir. Some of them were present
to witness the last moments and last discourses of Mahavir.
Mahavir gave discourses for 16 Praharas continuously i.e. two
days and two nights without any break. In these 16 praharas he
spoke on 55 chapters of Punya (m