Book Title: ISJS Jainism Study Notes E5 Vol 01
Author(s): International School for Jain Studies
Publisher: International School for Jain Studies
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there is a painting of Marudevi, mother of Lord Rsabhadeva, the first Jaina Tirthamkara seeing sixteen dreams. The color is still in good condition and it has been draw on pure Indian style.
11.0 Importance of Jaina Grantha Bhandāras 1. Jaina Grantha Bhandāras are the Treasure Houses of Manuscripts.
They were the earlier literary institutions of the country. They saved the treasure of knowledge from destruction. Colophons called praśastis of Manuscripts are very important from the historical point of view. On the basis of these, the time of many rulers can be determined and history of old cities and towns can be prepared.
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