Jaina Bibliography Part 2

SR No.: 016036
Original Sutra Author: N/A
Author: A N Upadhye
Publisher: Veer Seva Mandir Trust
Publication Year: 1982
Total Pages: 900
Language: English
Classification: Dictionary & Dictionary
File Size: 15 MB

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JAINA BIBLIOGRAPHY
Pp. 216-282. Critical times for the Jainas; importance of the 8th and 9th century in Jain history-the identity of the Ajivakas with the Jains disproved; Stages in the spread of Jainism. The age of Samantabhadra, Akalanka Vijayanandi; the establishment of the Dravidasangha; other gurus who spread Jainism. Kanakanandi and Gunasena, Eläcarya; Jain centres in the Tamil land and Travancore; the Andhradesa and Karnataka from early times till the time of Vijayanagar; contribution of Jainism to the history and culture of the Tamil land; the Andhradesa and Karnataka literature; Grammar, mathematics, Astrology, medicine, arts and Architecture; contribution to the culture of India-the four gifts; ahimsa, toleration; General causes of the decline of Jainism in the Tamil and Telugu lands and Karnataka; the work of Saiva and Vaisnava Saints in the
Tamil land.
Pp. 283-297. Jainism and Hindu Dharma; a sketch of the history of toleration in Karnataka. Vijayanagar marking history by deciding great cases in 1363 and 1368 A. D. Political significance of the Royal decision of 1368, examples to prove the permanent effect of the Royal decree of 1368 from cases throughout the history of the Vijayanagar Empire.
Pp. 298-310. Vijayanagar monarchs defenders of all faiths; their attitude. towards Jainism work by queen Bhimadevi; King Devaraja I, King Deva Raja II. Emperor Krishna Deva Raya. Position of Jainism in the capital. Work of General Irugappa. Examples of nobles who helped the cause of Jainism.
Pp. 311-365. Jainism at the Provincial court; causes which made Jainism prominent at the provincial courts. The cangalvas and their work. The gangstapura rulers and their ministers and enemy of Jainism-Examples of noble ladies. who were patrons of Jainism.
Pp. 366-387. Jaina celebraties in the Vijayanagar Empire; features of lain. architecture; Jain contribution to Sanskrit, Präkrit and Kannada literature. Examples of Jaina writers ranging from the early fourteenth till the middle of the 17th. century.
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C. R. JAIN-The Origin of the Swetambara sect. (Jain Ant. Vol. III; No. IV; Arrah; 1938, Pp. 93-102.)
According to Svetämbara Sect Mahavira was married while the Digambaras disagree to it. The Swetambaras claim that he had a daughter married to Jamali