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SP. PADMA PRASAD JAIN CULTURE AS DEPICTED IN THEIR FOLK LITERATURE 71
on recalling Goddess Padmavati and Jina Parsvanatha while rising from the bed.
'I recall pure charactered one in the morning who wears the crystal jewel in her ears/Padmavatī of Humcha, the pure one, is remembered by me!
"Don't worry about the world while rising. think of the temple O mother! Be happy on recalling Parsva Jina as you rise!"
The Jains believe that only thing earned by rightful conduct stays in life. They wish only the energy and intellect bestowed by god, character and behaviour prescribed by saints, to stay firmly in their mind. A folk song expresses this wish
"Energy bestowed by god, wisdom given by lord Nemi
vows and conduct prescribed by guru
let these go in our mind forever //"
The stress on behavioural pattern and character here, is nothing but self-control which is one of the six rules mandatorily to be followed by a Jaina householder.
Thus, folk songs in Kannada powerfully sketch various aspects of Jaina religious culture.
iii) Social Culture
The Jains are known for their tolerant cultured behaviour. Theirs is not an attacking nature, but adjustable one. Their principles of nonviolence, no-enemity with anybody, possessing only essential things etc. have made them more polite and socialized. But at the same time they have also done heroic deeds and ruled over different proviences. This quality of leadership is still persisting among the Jains. But their culture, they are commanding respect from people. A folk song expresses this ability thus
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