Jain Journal 2000 01

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

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JAIN JOURNAL: Vol-XXXIV, No. 3 January 2000 rule that they established themselves in large numbers in and around Mysore. They were employed in the royal service as ministers, Vaidyas, Panditas and Astrologers etc. Many among this class, specially lived at Arikutara (Chamaraja Nagar), Yalandore, Srirangapattana, Kelasuru, Piriyapattana and Umatturu Vishalaksha Pandita as noted earlier was the Prime Minister of Chikkadevaraja Wodeyar. Abb. J.A. Dubois who was interested in exploring their relationships towards the other Jaina sects during his time notices that the Jaina Brahmanas were isolated by the other Jaina sects.
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This has been by no means either a comprehensive or an exhaustive study of Jainism during the Wodeyar's of Mysore. Amidst many great upheavals, and against great odds, the Community could manage to sustain itself on account of the patronage extended by the benevolent rulers. Sravanabelagola continued to be the great spiritual center and it attracted the votaries from all over the country. The interest of this holy center was safe guarded by the rulers. The patronage that Jainas received under the successive rulers of Mysore as well as the historical role it played in developing the Karnataka culture, accounts for its permanent hold in Karnataka.
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