Studies in the Bhagavati Sutra

Author(s): J C Sikdar
Publisher: Research Institute of Prakrit Jainology & Ahimsa Mujjaffarpur

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STUDIES IN THE BHAGAWATI SUTRA [Ch. V Ajīvika doctrine (Ajīviyasamaenam) and breathed his last, after propounding the final principles of this religion to his followers'.
It is learnt from the Bhs that both the potter? and weaver* classes were the great supporters of the new movement of Sramana Dharma of those days. Carpentry and Masonry
In the economic field of the society the industries of carpentry and masonry were highly developed, as it is evidenced by the fact of a good account of many kinds of articles of furniture and various types of buildings which have already been discussed in connection with the topics "Houses and Articles of Furniture' in the seventh section of the fourth chapter in great details.
Besides the articles of furniture, the carpenter-class produced different types of vehicles, such as, bullock cart, chariot, open chariot, palanquino, boat (nāvam), etc.
The reference to "Śādīkamma's and Vanakamma' clearly reveals that a section of the carpenters carried on the occupation of making and selling cart (Sadikunma), while the other earned livelihood by cutting and selling woods (Vanakamma). Masonry
The evidences of the construction of palaces, lofty buildings, temples (Caityas)'', etc. and the colourful descriptions of the royal chambers studded with gems and jewels", the outer assembly hall (uvathānasāla)”, gymnasium (atfaņasālā)", bathroom (majjanaghara)?4, fort (dugga)16 and other houses show that a highly developed stage of masonry was attained by the architects and the engineering talents of the period of the Bhs. Fuel Industry
The mention of 'Imgālakammalo' (angārakarma) along with the other trades in the Bhs clearly shows that some people
1.2 Bhs, 15, 1, 539, 6 16, 15, 1, 541. 8 16, 8, 5, 330. 14 1b, 9, 33, 383.
1b, 15, 1, 556. 6 16, 11.11, 430. 9.10 I1, 11, 11, 429.
15 10, 15, 1, 551,
- 1b, 15, 1, 539.
? Ib, 1, 6, 55. 1118 10, 11, 11, 428.
16 16, 8, 5, 330.