Jain Journal 1994 07

Author(s): Jain Bhawan Publication
Publisher: Jain Bhawan Publication

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KUMARI: DANACHINTAMANI ATTIMOBBE -- AN APPRAISAL
achievements. It is a misfortune that none of the basadis built by this great woman, except the one at Lakkundi, has survived.
Ranna hails Attimobbe with high sounding epitaphs like Danachintamani. This epitaph became a prasasti award, and was bestowed on many illustrious ladies of the noble houses in Karnataka throughout. Brahmasiva in Samayaparikshe, adores Attimobbe attributing to her many epitaphs like Gunada khani, Vimala Charitre, Jaina Sasana Rakshamani, Sajjanaika Chudamani, Akalanka Charite, Sarvakala Vidhi and Ghatantike.58
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From the above, it is evident that Attimobbe appears to have fulfilled the need of many. She was bountiful, profound like the pure ocean, a mine of great courage, lore and glory. By and large, about 22 lithic records in Karnataka, refer to high esteemed women of the nobility who have been compared to Attimobbe for their acts of charity and chastity.
Attimobbe, thus appears to be a rare personality who championed the cause of Jainism. She was one of those personalities who have attained the highest values of life, and translated them implicitly and explicitly into action.
58. Chidanandamurthy, Sasanagala Samskritika Adhyayana.