Paumacariya (critical study)
by K. R. Chandra | 1970 | 238,015 words
This is an English study of the Paumacariya: the earliest Jain version of Rama's life story, written in Prakrit by Vimalasuri dating to the 4th century AD. In this text, Rama (referred to as Padma) is depicted with lotus-like eyes and a blooming face. The Paumacariya places emphasis on the human aspects of characters rooted in Jain values, contrast...
Appendix 2 - Table showing Influence of the Tradition of Vasudevahindi
2. Table showing Influence of the Tradition of Vasudevahindi* 1. Sita, Daughter of Mahabhagavata (Devi) Kasmiri Ramayana. Tibetan & Khotani Western Mandodari Ravana. & Purana. Svayambhuva RamaRamayana, Seri Rama, No. 16. Seratakanda, Ramayana. kiyen, Reamker, Ramakelinga Hikayata Maharaja Ravana, Ramajataka and Palaka Palama of 2. Granting of two boons to Kaikeyi on two occasions. Shyama, Lankanoy of Laos. Bangali Krttivasa Seri Rama. Ramayana, Assamese Ramayana of Madhava, Telugu Bhaskara Ramayana, Telugu Varada-raju Ramayana. 3. Disfiguring of Garudapurana, SriSurpanakha by maddevi Bhagavata Rama. & Padmapurana. 4. Four wives of Kurmapurana. Ravana's father& their progeny. * See Rama-katha; by Dr. C. Bulke (First Edition)., pp. 291, 305, 322. & 2nd ed. 1962, pp. 188, 280, 376, 402. Account West. Acct. No. 13. CONCLUSION 633