History of Rastrakutas of Malkhed and Jainism

SR No.: 006719
Original Sutra Author: N/A
Author: Nagarajaiah Hampa
Publisher: Ankita Pustak
Publication Year: 2000
Total Pages: 374
Language: English
Classification: Book_English
File Size: 12 MB

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The Räṣṭrakūtas Monarchs - B/33
Banavase 12,000, Belvola-300, Purigere-300, Kisukāḍu-70 and Bāgenāḍ-70. Būtuga's ancesteral Gangavāḍi-96,000 was also rested with him since he had slayed Racamalla, son of Ereyappa. In turn, pleased with the spirited Maṇalera, Būtuga honored him with Atakur-12 and Kādiyür in Belvola. [EI. VI. pp. 180; MAR 1910-II para-77; Nagarajaiah, Hampa 1995: 45-52; IWG: No. 135; EC. VII (R) Maddur. 42. C. E. 949-50].
2.6.2. Kṛṣṇa-III had conquered Uttarapatha and Kuśasthala [Kuśasthalam pathayati panthayat yuttara patnam-Halayudha Kavi-Rahasya]. but, he was yet to establish his stamp of supremacy on the south. After despatching Cōla Rājādity at Takkola, Kannaradēva (Kṛṣṇarāja) was on his victorious march. Maṇalera, hero of the battle, obtained Kāli, a female hunting dog, the best of dogs in the army of Kṛṣṇa.
2.6.2.1. Once, Kali, the ferocious dog, attacked a big boar near Belatur in Kalalenādu (Mandya Dt, Malavalli tk). In the horrendons fight both Kali and the boar were deprived of life. Manalera, a typical Jaina house holder (śrāvaka) cremated the dog with full honor and gave two khanḍugas of land in memory of Kāli. It was a unique instance of showing respect and gratitude to the departed soul, whether human or animal. In the final analysis, the event is nothing short of the frequent practice of parōkṣavinaya, causing a basadi or a dēhāra, a Jaina monument, for the merit of the departed.
2.6.2.2. Maruladeva, eldest son of Bütuga and son-inlaw of Kṛṣṇa-III, was honored with the distinguished royal parasol called Madanāvatāra. In the history of Karṇāṭaka, poet Ranna (C. E. 993) was the only other person to be awarded Madanā vatāra parasol. Maruladeva alias Puneseya Marula [Kamada/Kaliyuga Bhima etc] had defeated Magadhas, the Kalingas, the Colas and Pandyas. It was a pity that he passed away in the prime of his youth.