Rathavarta

Author:Laxman Burdak, IFS (R)

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Rathavarta (रथावर्त) is a pilgrim mentioned in Jain literature. Mahabharata mentions this tirtha to the southern half of Dhumavati and the nearby tirtha is Dhara which indicates it may be in Malwa region.

Variants

• Rathavarta (रथावर्त) (AS, p.777)

रथावर्त

विजयेन्द्र कुमार माथुर ने लेख किया है ...रथावर्त (AS, p.777) नामक एक प्राचीन तीर्थ स्थान का उल्लेख जैन साहित्य के सर्वप्राचीन आगम ग्रंथ 'एकादश-अंगादि' में हुआ है। इस तीर्थ स्थान का अब पता नहीं है।

In Mahabharata

Rathavarta in Mahabharata (रथावर्त) (III.82.21)

Vana Parva, Mahabharata/Book III Chapter 82 mentions names Pilgrims. Rathavarta is mentioned in Mahabharata (रथावर्त) (III.82.21). .... One should next proceed to the tirtha of Dhumavati (धूमावती) (III.82.20). Fasting there for three nights, one obtaineth, without doubt, all the wishes cherished by him. To the southern half of this spot of the Goddess, there is, O king, a tirtha called Rathavarta (रथावर्त) (III.82.21). One should, O virtuous one, go up to that place, with devout heart, and having his senses under control. By this, through the grace of Mahadeva, one attaineth to an exalted state. After walking round the place, one should, O bull of the Bharata race, proceed to the tirtha named Dhara (धारा) (III.82.22)....