________________ 232 : SHRI MAHAVIRA JAINA VIDYALAYA GOLDEN JUBILEE VOLUME Similar separation and reunion of near and dear ones due to the evil working of Fate and man is quite familiar to us from numerous medieval tales. Even the Puranic tales of Hariscandra-Taramati and Nala-Damayanti can be easily recalled in this context. From this comparison and citing of parallels and from the persistent popularity of the story over centuries it is quite likely that Gunacandra might not have been its originator. He might have only adapted it from the stream of folk-tales, current in his times, and modified it, especially in its beginning and end, to suit his purpose. LILLED eden DETERIORODOS Tec Jain Education International * For Private & Personal Use Only www.jainelibrary.org
