Essence of Jainism Part 01

Author(s): Kushalchandravijay
Publisher: 108 jain Tirth Darshan Trust

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INTODUCTION TO THE SIX PICTURES The meaning underlying the eight sub-pictures : (1) The picture of a Court for Control over man. (2) The picture of Ankush on the head of an elephant for
control of moving creatures. (3) The picture of brake of cycle for control over machines. (4) The picture of a fence for control of the earth.
(Six Duties of a householder, Jain House-holder taking oath
for performing six duties. (5) The picture of a water dam for control over water. (6) The picture of a harmonium and band for control over wind. (7) The picture of the railway & stove for control over fire. (8) The picture of medicines for control over plants.