Deshna

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Deshna is a type of religious speech in the Ardha Magadhi language. According to Jainism, after a Tirthankar gains infinite knowledge, he creates a place called samavasarana, where all creatures are welcomed (including non-human creatures, humans, and angels) and delivers a speech. This speech is understood by everyone in their own languages. These types of speeches are known as deshnas.