Jinamanjari 2000 04 No 21

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

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in the Kareya gaṇa of Mylāļapatirtha. His disciple Guṇakirti and his disciple Indrakirti-swamy was the guru of Meraa, the father of Prithvirama.
Jaina literary work was also impressive during the Ratta period. Pārsva Pandita composed Pārsvanatha-Purūņa in C. E. 1222. Poets like Nemicandra and Karṇapārya were patronized by the Saundatti kings.
Thus, the rulers of these three minor dynasties were influenced by their overlords not only in matters of administration and foreign policy but also in the matter of religious affiliations. It was natural for the vassals to be attracted towards their masters in all matters such as administration, court etiquette, foreign policy etc., and also in matters of religion. The work of a large band of Jain preceptors in spreading and popularizing Jainism among the rulers and the ruled alike went a long way in making that religion popular both with major and minor dynasties, and especially with the masses. The religious fervor kindled by them was fanned by women folks - in the royal circles and among the masses. All these factors led to make Jainism the religion of a large number of people in Karnataka. The Ratta Jaina monuments like kamala basadi, trikūta basadi and Eksāmbi Jinālaya bear testimony to the Jaina architectural development. And the Jaina centers during the Ratta times which flourished under the rulers were Hārūgēri, Rāyabāg, Kallōli, Tēradāļa and Ēksāmbi. ♣
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