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Aspects of Brahmanical Influence on the Jaina Mythology
Even their inner apartmants are no oxceptions to his privilege As are Häha and Hühū in music so Närada together with Tum. buru is referred to as the best of the lute-players.co And in this form he is represented as a Gandharva and is often menuoned along with other kiinnaras, Gandharvas and some prominent psarasas 70 Further, the works also take notice of his stric-making nature and frequently allude to him as 'fond of strife' (Kalaha-priya, al and famous for music' (Gitacasicu) 2
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