Book Title: Jain Journal 1990 01 Author(s): Jain Bhawan Publication Publisher: Jain Bhawan PublicationPage 47
________________ Gleanings Jain Education International Gods and Goddesses: Spiritual Illumination Marble Marvels of Rajasthan VIVEK BAMMI The pleasant train journey to Abu Road, lying on the DelhiAhmedabad track, alternates the aridity of Rajasthan with periodic relief in patches of sarson (mustard). Vernal stalks and sunny sprouts combine riotously with the magenta of peasant attire. Colour in Rajasthan seems to have defeated not just dryness, but also the chivalric absurdity of Rajput violence. From Abu Road, a narrow strip clambers up the Aravallis for an hour to Mount Abu. Elevation and leafy greenery make Abu a scenic For Private & Personal Use Only www.jainelibrary.orgPage Navigation
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