Essay name: Paumacariya (critical study)
Author:
K. R. Chandra
Affiliation: Research institute of Prakrit, Jainology and Ahimsa Vaishali
This is a critical 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, contrasting with the divine portrayal in Valmiki鈥檚 version.
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3. A Note on the Previous Birth Stories
4.
of Dasaratha, R膩ma & Ravana;
Influence on Tulas墨d膩sa.
C. Conclusion
Part II
Cultural Study Of Paumacariya峁�
CHAPTER VII
313-315
316-634
Social Conditions
Section 1. Social Evolution, Castes and Stages of life
A. Social Evolution:
Utsarpi峁噄 and Avasarpi峁嚹�, Kulakaras,
Bhogabh奴mi and K峁泃ayuga.
B. Castes Origin, Duties, occupation and
position.
C. Stages of Life.
Section 2. Family and Relationship
Section 3.
A. Family:
Fundamental Unit of Society; Father the Sole
Authority; Faithfulness of Wife; Responsibili-
ties of Parents; Duties of sons and daughters;
Elder Brother's Responsibility; Mutual Affec-
tion between Brothers and Sisters; Place
of Daughter-in-law and Joint Family System.
B. Relationship.
Ceremonies of Birth, Childhood and Marriage
A. Birth and Childhood:
Care of the Expectant Mother; Curiosity for
the Birth of a Son; Birth Ceremonies & Other
Rites and Nurses.
B. Marriage: Guardian's Responsibility; Wishes
of Children; Due Consultations; Considerations
in Marital Alliance; Parity in Age%; Site of
Marriage Ceremony; Types of Marriages-
Uncle's
Svayamvara, Marrying
Daughter, Polygamy and Dowry, Inter-caste
and Inter-racial Marriages.
Maternal
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316-332
332-338
338-349
