Kavyanushasana Part 2

Author(s): Hemchandracharya, Rasiklal C Parikh, Ramchandra B Athvale
Publisher: Mahavir Jain Vidyalay

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Lvi
Kavyanusasana
is dated V. 248 (=567 A. D.). Upon a broken clay - pot we have a very small inscription giving the date 247 (566 A. D.) and the name Sri Guhasena and the word 'ghața.' It means that here is something referring to the pot. The fifth record is a stone inscription from which we can make out only the name of Guhasena and nothing more.
Guhasena is simply called Mahārāja in his plates but his other special qualifications mentioned in this as well as in his successors' plates may be noted. It seems the the Royal Treasury had been replenished in his times for he is compared to an ocean for possessing wealth. Another description of his which says that from the time of childhood his second was his sword is rather significant. Like Dronāsimha he seems to have paid much attention to the regulation of Smộtis in the act of governing his people. In his case it is mentioned that the word ' Rājan' was literally true for he pleased the heart of his people. * This again reminds us of the Raghuvamșa of Kalidasa where the poet says the same thing about Raghu.
All the three plates describe grants given to the Buddhist monasteries. The first is given to the Vihāra in the city of Valabhi built by Dudda who is called Pujyā – that is respected. This is natural for she was an aunt- that is, father's sister - of Guhasena. In addition to the usual purposes of providing for the monks and pilgrims, repairing the monasteries etc. one more purpose is mentioned - viz. buying of books of good religion' that is, Budhism for the Vihāra.
* His handsomeness, form, steadiness of mind, depth of intelligence, and wealth are referred to.