Aspects of Brahmanical Influence On Jaina Mythology

SR No.: 011037
Original Sutra Author: N/A
Author: Shaktidhar Jha
Publisher: Bharat Bharti Bhandar
Publication Year: 1978
Total Pages: 315
Language: English
Classification: Book_English
File Size: 12 MB

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Aspects of Brahmanical Influence on the Jaina Mythology
Even their inner apartmants are no oxceptions to his privilege As are Häha and Hühū in music so Närada together with Tum. buru is referred to as the best of the lute-players.co And in this form he is represented as a Gandharva and is often menuoned along with other kiinnaras, Gandharvas and some prominent psarasas 70 Further, the works also take notice of his stric-making nature and frequently allude to him as 'fond of strife' (Kalaha-priya, al and famous for music' (Gitacasicu) 2
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The incidental references to Byhaspati point to the same truth as is told by the Brahmanical tradition His association With Indra as the latter's minister78 and preceptor4 finds mention in a number of passages Harmonious relationship betueun a hing and his ministers is often likened to that betmecn Indra and Brhaspalı 74 The cxpression "scholar, lıke Brhaspatı". admits luis well-recognized scholarship That one's ministers have derided the intellectual power of Bșhaspatı”76 is a boastful compliment to the persons concerned His skill in imparting logically correct instruction is accepted as an achnos ledged fact " Neve, the statcment that "cven Guru
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