Book Title: Dvyasrayakavya
Author(s): Satyapal Narang
Publisher: Munshiram Manoharlal Publisher's Pvt Ltd New Delhi

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________________ 200 Dvyāśrayakávya Miscellaneous i. Shoes : They were made of leather. Its pinch is also mentioned (XVII.132). ii. Hair : Men maintained hair and got them cut during an auspicious pilgrimage (XV.54). iii. Beard: Both bearded and beardless men are referred to (XIX.68). Durlabharāja is mentioned having a beard (VIII.12). iv. Cūla : Children had a bunch of hair on the head which is called cüla (XII. 14). v. Kabari: Women had a thick braid on their head called kabari (Ku. 1.76). Thick braid was thought to be a sign of beauty amongst women. Moreover, cutting of nails (VIII.13); putting a tilaka on the forehead (Ku. 1.81); besmearing sandal paste called Argarāga (III.72). or candana (IX.140) etc. were usual physical decorations. (h) Ornaments 1. Nişka : It is a golden ornament which is worn by ladies in their neck (VI11.76). Even children used to wear it. Bhimarāja is mentioned wearing it in his childhood (VIII.10) 2. Graivahāra (XVI.69): It is a necklace in the neck. This is also called 'Graiveyaka' (VI.10). 3. Hära (A Necklace): It is used by men also (V1.80). 4. Ear rings : They are called “Karņika' (XVI.72). Kundala is also an ornament worn in the ear (XVI.59). Ear-rings were worn by men also (VIII.12). In Prāksta they are called Kaņayapariale'. 5. Valaya : It is a ring worn in the finger (XVI.66). 6. Angulīya : It is an orpament of forearm (XVIII.89. Ku. VI.34). Jain Education International For Private & Personal Use Only www.jainelibrary.org

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