Art of Enlightenment

Author(s): Kalpana Desai
Publisher: Kalpana Desai

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Ablution of a Tirthankara An image of a baby Tirthankara, seated in meditation posture on a lotus pedestal, is being bathed by two devotees. The Pandukasheela is supported on the mountain Meru situated in the midst of the cosmic ocean. Two Indras are filling the pitchers from the ocean. Standing on the steps carved out of the serrated mountain on both the sides, the rows of Indras are passing those water pitchers in relay to the top of the mountain for lustration. Behind at a distance, women are carrying the ablution water in pitchers brought from various rivers. The Tirthankara is receiving lustration by two devotees while the celestial musicians perform. The ablution water is also being collected by another Indra standing at the foot of the mountain.
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