Critical Study Of Paumacariyam

SR No.: 022643
Original Sutra Author: N/A
Author: K R Chandra
Publisher: Research Institute of Prakrit Jainology and Ahimsa
Publication Year: 1970
Total Pages: 672
Language: English, Sanskrit
Classification: Book_English & Book_Devnagari
File Size: 18 MB

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SOURCES, CONTRIBUTION AND INFLUENCE OF PCV. 293 intervenes (VR- Laksmana warns Sugrīva that he will be killed by Rāma. Tārā intervenes and pacifies Lakşmaņa). (2) Hanumān climbs up the tree (having changed his form) and drops the ring before Sitā.
Dynasties:-(1) The origin of Ikşvāku Varsa is influenced by the Adipuräna and TSP and its genealogical list is influenced by the PCV and the TSP. (2) The origin of Vidyadhara Vamsa is influenced by the PCS and its genealogical list is influenced by the PCV and HVPJ. (3) The origin of Hari Varsa is influenced by the HVP), TSP and AP.
Intervening-Stories. The following alterations are affected in the Rāvana-Carita :(1) Indra designated his territory as 'Svarga' and the Vidyādharas as Devas (It is an influence of the PCS and the VR). (2) Rávaņa assumed the form of Indra and raised the peak of Kailāśa with his one lakh arms.
3. There is influence of the PCV also :-It does not mention that Sudarsanacakra was seized by Ravana from Nalakūbara,
4. There is influence of the PCS also :-Naming of Dasamukha in his boyhood. Agreeing of by Indra's Lokapālas also to perform menial services in Lauka. Fastening of Varuņa's soldiers by Hanuman with his 'Largūla' charm.
Other Stories:-As regards other intervening stories which are based on those of the PCR there are minor droppings, alterations, modifications, and additions also. A few stories are altogether omitted A few have different sources. Generally the influence of other works is also there.
1. The following stories are omitted :-No. 10 (Sanatkumāra), 28, (Previous birth of Śrīkantha) & 63 (sons of Śrīşeņa), Story No. 61 and 62 are mixed, taking characters from the former and the theme from the latter.
2. There is influence of the PCV :-Story No. 56 (previous birth of Lavana and Aukusa) and 60 (Atmaśreyas and the Mystic ring).
3. There is influence of the PCS :-Story No. 8 (Bharata and Bahubali).
4. There is influence of the TSP --Story No. 35 (previous birth of Hanu) and 39 (previous birth of Mleccha Senāpāti).
5. There is influence of the Uttarapurāna:--Story No. 17 (Origin of Animal Sacrifice). Story No. 16 (Origin of Brāhmaṇas) is modified in the light of Uttarapur äna.