Book Title: Jaina Literature in Tamil
Author(s): A Chakravarti, K V Ramesh
Publisher: Bharatiya Gyanpith

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________________ 146 APPENDIX The donee Vajranandi-kuravar is stated, in the Sanskrit portion, to belong to the Nandi-sangha. This inscription contains one of the earliest references to the term paļļiccandam signifying a grant of land given in particular to a Jaina temple or institution or preceptor. [Published in Pallavar Cheppēdugal Muppadu, pp. 1-32] No. 6. Singavaram, Gingce Taluk, South Arcot District. On a rock in the Tirunātharkunru near the village. Dynasty :............ King :............ Date : 6th century A.D. Language and Alphabet : Tamil Purport : Commemorates the death of Candiranandi-āśirigar after observing fast for 57 days. TEXT 1. Aimbattē l-ana2. śanan-norra 3. Candiranandi-ā4. širigar nišidigai [] | *] Notes : The Sanskrit word ācāryaka has taken the tadbhava form of aś iriga in this inscription. Cf Nos. 1-3 above where the tadbhava occurs as āsiriyika and asiriyaka. [Published in SII., Vol. XVII, No. 262] Nos. 7-8. Kiļsāttamangalam, Wandiwash Taluk, North Arcot District. Natural rock surface called Perumāl-pārai near the Jaina temple of Chandranāthasvāmi. Jain Education International For Private & Personal Use Only www.jainelibrary.org

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