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The Story Of Kalaka: Texts, History, Legends And Miniature Paintings Of The Svetambara Jain Hagiographical Work, The Kalakacaryakatha

The Story Of Kalaka: Texts, History, Legends And Miniature Paintings Of The Svetambara Jain Hagiographical Work, The Kalakacaryakatha

Brown, W. Norman

Paperback

PhilosophyFiction AnthologiesGeneral World History

ISBN10: 1432587935
ISBN13: 9781432587932
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Mar 1 2007
Pages: 160
Weight: 0.83
Height: 0.34 Width: 8.25 Depth: 11.00
Language: English
The book titled The Story of Kalaka is a comprehensive study of the Svetambara Jain hagiographical work, the Kalakacaryakatha. Written by W. Norman Brown, the book delves into the history, legends, and miniature paintings associated with this ancient text. The Kalakacaryakatha is a Jain text that tells the story of Kalaka, a prince who renounces his worldly possessions to become a Jain monk. The book explores the themes of renunciation, karma, and the pursuit of spiritual enlightenment. Brown's study of the Kalakacaryakatha includes an in-depth analysis of the text's historical context, tracing its origins to the 12th century. He also examines the various legends and stories associated with the text, providing valuable insights into the Jain tradition and its beliefs. The book is richly illustrated with miniature paintings that depict scenes from the Kalakacaryakatha. These paintings provide a visual representation of the text's themes and characters, and offer a glimpse into the artistic traditions of the Jain community. Overall, The Story of Kalaka is a valuable resource for anyone interested in Jainism, Indian history, or religious studies. It offers a comprehensive and insightful analysis of an important Jain text, and provides a fascinating glimpse into the world of Jain mythology and spirituality.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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