Mandev Suriji
19th Pattadhar of the Governor Shri Mahavir Swamiji.
Pujya Gurudev Shri Mandev Surishwarji Maharaj Saheb
He was born in the 3rd century of Vikram in Nadol.
Nadol was a major political force in North India in the 11th – 12th-century Samarvijayi Chahman or Chauhan of Shakambhari and Nayel (Nadol).
History of Nadol
- Nadol was a major political force in North India in the 11th – 12th century Samarvijayi Chahman or Chauhan of Shakambhari and Nayel (Nadol).
- This was Patnagar of the Chauhan kings.
- During these times temples of Lord Neminath, Lord Shantinath and Lord Padmaprabhu were built and Jainism also progressed a lot under his rule.
- According to ancient texts and inscriptions it was known by the names Nadul, Naddel, Nardulpur, Nandpur etc.
- Three inscriptions of V. No. 1200 confirm the reign of Rampal here.
- Once it was a huge city, which had 999 temples and 25 well and this city was inhabited in an area of about 12 kos.
- During the heroic period, the state of Shri Nandivardhana Raja (elder brother of Mahavira) was in this state (Nandipur). Lord Mahavira’s variance took place in this terrain (Nandapur).
Nadol In Present
Mandev Suriji
He was born in the 3rd century of Vikram in Nadol from the jewel Kukshi of Seth Dhaneshwar’s wife, Dharani.
Him being their only son, they named him Manadeva.
Once Acharya Shri Pradyotanasuriji arrived in Nadol while wandering around Gramanugam.
During that time, hearing the reclusive voice of Acharya Shri, quietness erupted in Manadeva’s heart.
After receiving permission from parents, he followed the path of diksha and began to earnestly practice enlightenment and meditate on harsh penance.
The Story
With the power of your tenacity, knowledge and celibacy, the goddesses Jaya – Vijaya would come for darshan and worship.
Lakshmi and Saraswati were sitting invisibly on your shoulder and were content.
On knowing all of his qualities, Guru introduced him to the position of Acharya.
You completely abandoned wigai – deformity.
come here . Sri had made Siddha Rajputs by visiting various places like Punjab, Sindh, Takshashila, Deraul etc. and made Jain Dharmavalambi.
There were 500 Jain temples in Takshashila in those days, once a terrible epidemic ravaged the disease.
The villagers held prayers to Shaasan Devi, on which they received guidance from Devi, that the infestation would be pacified by the spraying of Charanodak by highly influential Sri Manadevasuriji in Nadol Nagar.
According to Devi’s proposition, Srisangh sent a listener named Veerchand to Nadol.
Veerchand met Acharya Shri and made him aware of the situation.
At that time, Goddess Jaya and Goddess Vijaya were also seated near Gurudev Shri.
Acharya Shri refused to go to Takshashila thus Suriji made a ‘MantraDhiRaja Garbhita Shantistava Stotra’ here and said that after spraying water according to the method mentioned, the disturbance calmed down.
Apart from this, Suriji also composed 9 Tijaypahutt Stotra “for the removal of Vyantar.
A great genius born on the land of Nadol. Sri Manadevasuriji died on Girnar pilgrimage, Veer No. 311 and Vikram Samvat 321.
Your disciple, Shri Manatungasuriji, the author of the hymn Bhaktamar Stotra took your place.
Acharya Sri Manadevasuriji held Chaturmas in Nadol around V. No. 300.
About the epidemic, mentions in some places, Shakhambari and Nadol are found.
We bow at the feet of such great Suriji.
With the power of your tenacity, knowledge and celibacy, the goddesses Jaya – Vijaya would come for darshan and worship.
Lakshmi and Saraswati were sitting invisibly on your shoulder and were content.
On knowing all of his qualities, Guru introduced him to the position of Acharya.
You completely abandoned wigai – deformity.
come here . Sri had made Siddha Rajputs by visiting various places like Punjab, Sindh, Takshashila, Deraul etc. and made Jain Dharmavalambi.
There were 500 Jain temples in Takshashila in those days, once a terrible epidemic ravaged the disease.
The villagers held prayers to Shaasan Devi, on which they received guidance from Devi, that the infestation would be pacified by the spraying of Charanodak by highly influential Sri Manadevasuriji in Nadol Nagar.
According to Devi’s proposition, Srisangh sent a listener named Veerchand to Nadol.
Veerchand met Acharya Shri and made him aware of the situation.
At that time, Goddess Jaya and Goddess Vijaya were also seated near Gurudev Shri.
Acharya Shri refused to go to Takshashila thus Suriji made a ‘MantraDhiRaja Garbhita Shantistava Stotra’ here and said that after spraying water according to the method mentioned, the disturbance calmed down.
According to Devi’s proposition, Srisangh sent a listener named Veerchand to Nadol.
Veerchand met Acharya Shri and made him aware of the situation.
At that time, Goddess Jaya and Goddess Vijaya were also seated near Gurudev Shri.
Acharya Shri refused to go to Takshashila thus Suriji made a ‘MantraDhiRaja Garbhita Shantistava Stotra’ here and said that after spraying water according to the method mentioned, the disturbance calmed down.
Apart from this, Suriji also composed 9 Tijaypahutt Stotra “for the removal of Vyantar.
A great genius born on the land of Nadol. Sri Manadevasuriji died on Girnar pilgrimage, Veer No. 311 and Vikram Samvat 321.
Your disciple, Shri Manatungasuriji, the author of the hymn Bhaktamar Stotra took your place.
Acharya Sri Manadevasuriji held Chaturmas in Nadol around V. No. 300.
About the epidemic, mentions in some places, Shakhambari and Nadol are found.
We bow at the feet of such great Suriji.