________________ LIST OF ILLUSTRAT ONS A. Paintings (THB GLIMPSES OF VAISALI) At the beginning PLATE NO. I Gautama Buddha relating before Ananda at Gridhrakuta (Vulture Peak), Rajagpiha, the seven virtues of the Vajjis of the Vaisali Republic leading to non-decline. Seen with them is Vassakara (minister of King Ajatagatru of Magadha) sitting in a reverential mood. Artist : Upendra Maharathi At the end II The Pravrajya or Nishkramana of Vardhamana Mahavira. Vardhamapa Kasyapa renounces the householder's life and Artist : Gokuldas Kapadia III Vimalakirti, a direct disciple of the Buddha and an important householder of the Vaigali City. Centuries later, he and his thoughts gained high popularity in Eastern Asia (China, Korea and Japan) where he is even now remembered with high esteem. Artist : Upendra Maharathi IV Amrapali, the reputed gaaika of the Vtiji-Gana of Vaisali playing on the vina. Artist : Upendra Maharathi V Amrapali (Ambapali), the renowned courtesan of the Vriji Artist : Upendra Maharathi VI Gautama Buddha talking to Ananda about the Lichchhavis at Kutagarasala or Pinnacled Rest-house ("house with a point") in the Vaisali City. Artist: Upendra Maharathi
