Jains Through Time

Author(s): Shilapi Sadhvi
Publisher: Veerayatan

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holy pilgrimage spot and one of the wonders of world sculpture. From the artistic point of view, it is peerless. Though it is a thousand years old, this stone statue remains eternally young, winning us over with its beauty and modesty. We owe this marvellous piece to the piety of Chamund Rai. The historian Dr. Saltor says that no other warrior in the history of Karnatak has rivalled Chamund Rai's devotion to Jainism 18. He was an illustrious warrior but also very aware of the creative instinct.
"Pramukh Aitihasik Jain Purush Aur Mahilayen, Dr. Jyoti Prasad Jain, p.83
The Jains through Time
like Chamund Rai are worthy of my praise because along with faultlessly doing their duty, they were tireless in spreading the riches of Jainism.
The Wide-ranging Impact of Jain Art While Jains made remarkable contributions to South Indian literature, their efforts to promote art will also live forever in my memory.
When Chamund Rai went into battle, his terrified enemies would flee the field, seeking shelter wherever they could. I marvel at the paradox of this powerful sword-bearer protecting his country yet being responsible for the creation of such a sensitive masterpiece. The sculpture was wondrous but was not its patron even more wonderful? Is not the commander-in-chief Chamund Rai living proof of the success of the twofold spiritual journey that of the development of the self and the helping of others as described by the Tirthankars? Whatever the case, historical personalities Sittanvasal is a long range of hills in Tamil
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Inscribed records on Sittanvasal rock
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