Jinamanjari 1996 04 No 13

Author(s): Jinamanjari
Publisher: Canada Bramhi Jain Society Publication

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Roy also agrees that after the Palaeolithic age, the agriculture era was begun in Magadha at the time of Rsabha. 13
The descriptive account of the seal and the tradition as given by R.P. Chanda has astonishing similiarities in Jaina works. Vimalasuri's Prakrit work Paumacariya (3rd C.E.), Virasena's Dhavala (780 C.E.) and Jinasena's Adipurana (840 C.E.) provide descriptional characteristics of the seal and on comparison show a striking resemblance, and bring ou. the following points:
1 - The nude Puradeva (Rsabha) is standing in the kayotsarga posture.
2 - Over his head, trisulu is shown. This is the lithic representation of triratna.
3 - Display of tender twig near the face indicates divyadhvani 14
4 -Two branches of Kalpavrksa with flowers and fruits. They represent the phala [benefit of selfsurrendering and meditation.
5 - Bharata cakravartin in anjalibudhha sboth hands folded) is knelt and bent with reverence to Rsabha.
6 - Behind Bharata, the bull which is the emblem of Rsabha is depicted.
7 - At the bottom [of the seal], there are seven people with dignified attire. They represent a council of ministers [of the cakravartin) with their respective portfolios: Feudatories (mundalika), Governor (janapada), Village Chief (grumadipati), Interior
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