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Samavasarana or Samosarana "Refuge to All" is a Jain term for the divine preaching hall or the assembly of the Tirthankara after attaining perfect knowledge or Kevala Jnana.[1] It also refers to the hall in which the speech is given. The theme of Samavasaranas has been a popular one in Jain art.
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Jains believe that during this speech, there is no unhappiness for miles around the site. The Tirthankar sits on a soft cushion while he speaks, and music is played. Most Jains believe that he would speak so that all humans and animals can understand the language, and his voice would be so pleasant that it would literally sound melodious. Jain scriptures say that all creatures who listen would become less violent and greedy. All creatures, especially monastics, would be encouraged to come to the event, no matter how far they are.
Jain doctrine states that there would be four tiers in the circular hall where the Samavasarana would be held. The first and highest would be for the Tirthankara and his Ganadharas, or disciples. It would have a cushion that is shaded by a tree twelve times the height of the Tirthankara. The second tier would be for humans, and the third for animals. The fourth would be an area to park the vehicles and modes of transportation in which the visitors would arrive. According to Jainism, there would be gates on all sides of the hall. The total size of the hall would be 12 km² and the area on which it sits would have been cleaned and leveled pneumatically.[2]
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