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संपूर्ण जैन वास्तुशिल्प का अद्वितीय उदाहरण
गोम्मटेश बाहुबली, श्रवणबेलगोला, कर्नाटक बीते संवत्सर सदियाँ बीतीं, शाम-सुबह कई रातें बीतीं फिर भी प्रशांत ज्ञाता-दृष्टा बनकर, अविराम खड़े हैं बाहुबली। - अनंतयात्री एगो मे सासओ अप्पा, नाण दंसण संजुओ। सेसा मे बाहिरा भावा, सव्वे संजोग लक्खणा ।।
- समयसार / समणसुत्तं
Marvel of Jain Vaastu Shilpa Bahubali - Sravanabelagola "The detached serenity of the Belgol image is a triumph; not
only it attracts the mind but entraps our heart. . . At such a critical hour in the history of mankind, I can only pray that Bahubali's life and his image that stand for all that is true, beneficial and beautiful, might inspire in us permanent ethical and spiritual value and lead us on from darkness to light".
- Dr.A.N.Upadhye
The world-famous, unique 18-metre (57 Feet) tall, monolithic carving of Bhagawan Bahubali atop the Vindhyagiri at Sravanabelagola in Karnataka, is an example of perfect Jain Vastushilpa. The idol faces North on the hill-top while the pond at the foothill conforms to the principles of Vastu very well.
