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- Title
Jain Relics in Kalugumalai.
- Authors
Kanagammal, S.
- Abstract
This paper presents a description of Jaina relics in Kalugumalai, historically a major Jain centre in Tamilnadu. The Sanskrit word Jina means 'conqueror' and this is used as a title attached to the revered beings, who are said to have controlled their passions and have obtained perfect knowledge and freed themselves from the bondage of Karma. Their preaching and principles are popularly known as Jainism. Their followers are known as Jains or Nirgrantha. The period of origin of Jainism is not clear. Anyhow it began to attain the place of monastic idealism from sixth century B.C. onwards. There were 24 Thirthankaras beginning with Rishabha and ending with Vardhamana Mahavira. Among them the last two, namely, Parakanatha and Mahavira, are treated as historical beings. Jaina relics are found in several places in Tamilnadu. Kalugumalai in southern Tamilnadu presents a variety of relics.
- Subjects
RELICS; JAIN rites &; ceremonies; JAIN doctrines; JAINS; MANNERS &; customs; CONDUCT of life
- Publication
Language in India, 2015, Vol 15, Issue 10, p122
- ISSN
1930-2940
- Publication type
Article