ISJS Jainism Study Notes E5 Vol 04

Author(s): International School for Jain Studies
Publisher: International School for Jain Studies

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3. In Tamil many of the major K vyas and minor K vyas have been written by Jaina
authors. Works like the Silappadikaram, Jivaka Cint mani etc. are of great eminence. 4. The great Kural is looked upon as the Veda in Tamil country. There are some grounds
for the claim that the author was Jaina by persuasion.
7.0 Jaina Works on Scientific Subjects There are innumerable secular writings in Prāksta and other languages on Grammar, Meter, lexicography, mathematics, astrology and music, and other subjects as well.
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The Suryapannatti, the fifth text of Up nga, deals with astronomy. The Candapannatti, the seventh text of Up nga describes astrology of Indian tradition. The Viv hapadala is another Prākta work which deals with wedding astrology. The Tiloyapannatti, Gommatas ra and other many Prākrta texts are considered essential for the history of Indian mathematics. The Paiyalacchinamamala is reprehensive work of lexicography. The PrakriPaingalam and Ala k radappana are closely related with Indian poetics. Angavijj written by an unknown author or authors. It is work of importance for reconstructing India's history of the first four centuries after Christ. It is an encyclopedic work for highlighting the cultural materials it contains.
Thakkura Pheru wrote six scientific works: Vastus ra on architecture and iconography, Jyotişas ra on astrology and astronomy, Ratnaparik on gemology, Ga itas ra on arithmetic, Dh tutpatti on metallurgy and perfumery trade, and Dravyaparik an essay on money-exchange.
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8.0 Cultural Significance of Jaina Literature Jaina literature presents a realistic picture of socio-economic life of ancient Indian people. It is important also for having a study of contemporary society and culture.
1. There are descriptions of several quizzes and question-answers in different
contexts. 2. Social service was popular in different forms. Like
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Public welfare centre Vanakhanda contained a bunch of trees for shade Chitrasabh picture-gallery for entertainment Mahanasasala a centre for getting free food Tigicchiyasala Medical aid centre Ala k ra-Sabh Saloon and make-up room An tha Ma dapa An orphanage Udh rattha Free boarding facility for the by passers. Siva-Ma dapa welfare centre for the needy people
3. A variety of textiles and ornaments mentioned in Jaina literature:
1. Rallaya-Kambala- it was prepared by the wool of Rallaka sheep of Kashmir 2. Jaddara-Jadara - Chadara in Persian - A kind of Bed sheet
4. Economic Life and Voyage:
Enough material about Local-trade, foreign business, sea-travels, agriculture productions different artistic skills etc. is available in Jaina literature. There are some technical terms of ancient trade, like:
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