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JAIN JOURNAL : VOL-NL NO
OCTOBER 2005
Why is the chariot of Goddess of Humcha stopped? Because of the quarrel among the farmers
My brother, the king is there to see the chariot runs.
The word ‘King' here expresses only the commanding position of that person in that area.
Many legends (more than folk songs) describe the social culture of the Jains. They express both their sofi and chivulrous nature. Story of Jinadattarāya tells us of his God-fearing, law-abiding nature. All legends or Jaina kings say that they were loving their subjects very much and ruling well. Similarly Jaina ministers like Cāmundarāya were not only good administrators but also interested in literature and fine arts. Stories about Attimambbe, a householder belonging to a royal family describe how she did so many useful works which helped thousands of people at that time.
Some stories tell about egoistic Jains. But they also tell how they met with ruin because of their defects.
Thus folk literature prevailing among the Jains effectively sketch their culture which is formed as a result of their beliefs, customs, traditions and philosophy. Jaina culture as depicted in their folk literature is a refined one, full of principles, devotion and flexible nature.
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