Vasudevahindi (cultural history)
by A. P. Jamkhedkar | 1965 | 134,331 words
This essay is an English study of the Vasudevahindi reflecting cultural history and traditions of the life of people in ancient and medieval India during the 6th century. The Vasudevahindi is a romantic and religious tale divided into two parts. The first part is attributed to Sanghadasa (6th century A.D.) and explores the wanderings of Dhammilla a...
31. The Evil Eye
285 The Evil Eye : There is also a reference to a popular practice which was believed to help one in averting the evil eye. In the anointing ceremony of the Vasudeva salt was burnt to dispel the evil effects of the evil eye1. above From the use of jewels and the reference to the practice, it can be seen that in the life of Jain laymen such popular practices played on important part and these practices were given a sort of recognition.