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The Clever Adulteress and Other Stories

Author : Phyllis Granoff
Publisher : Motilal Banarsidass Publ.
ISBN 13 : 9788120811508
Total Pages : 314 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (115 download)

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Download or read book The Clever Adulteress and Other Stories written by Phyllis Granoff and published by Motilal Banarsidass Publ.. This book was released on 1993 with total page 314 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The stories in this collection span almost one thousand years of story-telling in India. Most originate in North India and all were written by Jain monks for the edification and amusement of the faithful. The treasures of India`s heritage of story-telling are known to us today mainly from these Jain stories which have been carefully preserved through the years. The Stories in The Clever Adulteress have been translated by a renowned group of scholars from India, North America and Europe. Each translator has chosen his or her favorites from the vast treasures of Jain literature.

The Clever Adulteress & Other Stories

Author : Phyllis Granoff
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9780889628892
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (288 download)

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Download or read book The Clever Adulteress & Other Stories written by Phyllis Granoff and published by . This book was released on 2008 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The stories in this collection span almost one thousand years of story-telling in India., Most originate in North India and all were written by Jain Monks for the edification and amusement of the faithful. Jain literature is both rich and varied. Stories were told in verse and prose, in Sanskrit and in vernacular languages. Some resemble simple folk tales while others are as sophisticated as courtly romances. The stories in Jain literature are about holy men and holy places, famous kings and courtiers and those not often heard in ancient and medieval India - women and toiling villagers. The treasures of India's heritage of story-telling are known to us today mainly from these Jain stories which have been carefully pre-served through the ages. The stories in The Clever Adulteress have been translated by a renowned group of scholars from India, North America and Europe. Each translator has chosen his or her favourites from the vast treasures of Jain literature.

A Treasury of Jain Tales

Author : V. M. Kulkarni
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 404 pages
Book Rating : 4.:/5 (475 download)

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Download or read book A Treasury of Jain Tales written by V. M. Kulkarni and published by . This book was released on 1994 with total page 404 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

A Treasury of Jain Tales

Author : Vaman Mahadeo Kulkarni
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 482 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (91 download)

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Download or read book A Treasury of Jain Tales written by Vaman Mahadeo Kulkarni and published by . This book was released on 1994 with total page 482 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Collection of stories from Jaina canonical literature.

The Kathákoça

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ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 260 pages
Book Rating : 4.:/5 (759 download)

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Download or read book The Kathákoça written by and published by . This book was released on 1895 with total page 260 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

The Forest of Thieves and the Magic Garden

Author : Phyllis Granoff
Publisher : Penguin UK
ISBN 13 : 0141907932
Total Pages : 384 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (419 download)

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Download or read book The Forest of Thieves and the Magic Garden written by Phyllis Granoff and published by Penguin UK. This book was released on 2006-10-26 with total page 384 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The stories collected in this volume reflect the rich tradition of medieval Jain storytelling between the seventh and fifteenth centuries, from simple folk tales and lives of famous monks to sophisticated narratives of rebirth. They describe they ways in which a path to peace and bliss can be found, either by renouncing the world or by following Jain ethics of non-violence, honesty, moderation and fidelity. Here are stories depicting the painful consequences when a loved one chooses life as a monk, the triumph of Jain women who win over their husbands to their religion, or the rewards of a simple act of piety. The volume ends with an account of vice and virtue, which depict the thieving and destructive passions lurking in the forest of life, ready to rob the unsuspecting traveller of reason and virtue.

“The” Kathákoça

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ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 292 pages
Book Rating : 4.+/5 (31 download)

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Download or read book “The” Kathákoça written by and published by . This book was released on 1895 with total page 292 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

The Kathákoça; Or, Treasury of Stories

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ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 260 pages
Book Rating : 4.:/5 (113 download)

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Download or read book The Kathákoça; Or, Treasury of Stories written by and published by . This book was released on 1895 with total page 260 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

The Kathakosa: Or Treasury Of Stories; Translated From Sanskrit Manuskripts

Author : C.H. Tawney
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9788170690481
Total Pages : 283 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (94 download)

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Download or read book The Kathakosa: Or Treasury Of Stories; Translated From Sanskrit Manuskripts written by C.H. Tawney and published by . This book was released on 1975-01-01 with total page 283 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Description: Kathakosa or the Treasury of Stories true to its name, illustrates the tenets and practice of Jainism. The Jain theologians have made use of these genuine fragments of Indian folk-lore for the edification of the votaries of their religion. These stories also delineates the essence of the religious outlook of the Jains-that they could possibly not be satisfied with anything less than absolute salvation from the miseries of existence as their ultimate subject, the blessings of wealth and sovereignty were not absolutely despised by the writers of these works, but regarded as the reward of virtue in a previous life. This is one of the concessions to human frailty found in the Jain system. It is also evident from a perusal of the stories of the Kathakosa that the Jains do actually worship gods many and lords many. There is occasional mention made of nunneries and of the honour paid to holy women. Difference of opinion, regarding nuns between the Svetambaras and the Digambaras have also been painted in detail. These Jain stories were carried by the Buddhists to far distant countries in view of the fact that Jainism has been almost entirely limited to India. These Jain tales will be welcome addition to the storehouse of the folklorists as a contribution to their science.

The Clever Adulteress

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ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 290 pages
Book Rating : 4.:/5 (111 download)

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Download or read book The Clever Adulteress written by and published by . This book was released on 1993 with total page 290 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

The A to Z of Jainism

Author : Kristi L. Wiley
Publisher : Scarecrow Press
ISBN 13 : 0810863375
Total Pages : 340 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (18 download)

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Download or read book The A to Z of Jainism written by Kristi L. Wiley and published by Scarecrow Press. This book was released on 2009-06-17 with total page 340 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Jain is the term used for a person who has faith in the teachings of the Jinas ('Spiritual Victors'). Jinas are human beings who have overcome all passions (kasayas) and have attained enlightenment or omniscience (kevala-jnana), who teach the truths they realized to others, and who attain liberation (moksa) from the cycle of rebirth (samsara). At the core of these teachings is nonviolence (ahimsa), which has remained the guiding principle of Jain ethics and practices to this day. In comparison with other religious traditions of South Asia, Jains are few in number, comprising less than one percent of India's population. The lay and mendicant communities of the Jain, however, have maintained an unbroken presence in India for more than 2,500 years and have influenced its culture throughout this time. The A to Z of Jainism covers the history of Jainism that spans a period of more than 2,500 years. The history, values, concepts, and scriptures; eminent mendicant, lay leaders, and scholars; and places, institutions, social, and cultural factors are covered in over 450 dictionary entries. This comprehensive reference work also includes an introductory essay, explanation of the Jain scriptures, chronology, appendixes, and bibliography. This book provides an excellent introduction and overview to Jainism for scholars, students, and general readers.

The Jains

Author : Paul Dundas
Publisher : Psychology Press
ISBN 13 : 9780415266055
Total Pages : 372 pages
Book Rating : 4.2/5 (66 download)

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Download or read book The Jains written by Paul Dundas and published by Psychology Press. This book was released on 2002 with total page 372 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "This revised and expanded edition takes account of new research into Jainism as carried out over the last ten years."--BOOK JACKET.

The Kathákoça, Or Treasury of Stories

Author : C. H. Tawney
Publisher : Forgotten Books
ISBN 13 : 9780260714664
Total Pages : 290 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (146 download)

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Download or read book The Kathákoça, Or Treasury of Stories written by C. H. Tawney and published by Forgotten Books. This book was released on 2017-11-10 with total page 290 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Excerpt from The Kathákoça, or Treasury of Stories: Translated From Sanskrit Manuscripts The stories contained in the Kathakoca are, in their present form, at any rate, intended to illustrate the tenets and practice of Jainism. In other words, though they are genuine fragments of Indian folk-lore, they have been edited by some Jain theologian for the purpose of the edification of the votaries of that religion. It seems, accordingly, desirable to give a short account of Jainism, in order to render these tales intelligible. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.

Historical Dictionary of Jainism

Author : Kristi L. Wiley
Publisher : Scarecrow Press
ISBN 13 : 9780810850514
Total Pages : 344 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (55 download)

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Download or read book Historical Dictionary of Jainism written by Kristi L. Wiley and published by Scarecrow Press. This book was released on 2004 with total page 344 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: When Isaac Newton died in 1727 without a will, he left behind a wealth of papers that, when examined, gave his followers and his family a deep sense of unease. Some of what they contained was wildly heretical and alchemically obsessed, hinting at a Newton altogether stranger and less palatable than the one enshrined in Westminster Abbey as the paragon of English rationality. These manuscripts had the potential to undermine not merely Newton's reputation, but that of the scientific method he embodied. They were immediately suppressed as "unfit to be printed," and, aside from brief, troubling glimpses spread across centuries, the papers would remain hidden from sight for more than seven generations. In The Newton Papers, Sarah Dry illuminates the tangled history of these private writings over the course of nearly three hundred years, from the long span of Newton's own life into the present day. The writings, on subjects ranging from secret alchemical formulas to impassioned rejections of the Holy Trinity, would eventually come to light as they moved through the hands of relatives, collectors, and scholars. The story of their disappearance, dispersal, and rediscovery is populated by a diverse cast of characters who pursued and possessed the papers, from economist John Maynard Keynes to controversial Jewish Biblical scholar Abraham Yahuda. Dry's captivating narrative moves between these varied personalities, depicting how, as they chased the image of Newton through the thickets of his various obsessions, these men became obsessed themselves with the allure of defining the "true" Newton. Dry skillfully accounts for the ways with which Newton's pursuers have approached his papers over centuries. Ultimately, The Newton Papers shows how Newton has been made and re-made throughout history by those seeking to reconcile the cosmic contradictions of an extraordinarily complex man.

Stories from the Jaina Culture

Author : Swetha Prakash
Publisher : Isekai Labs Llp - Etail
ISBN 13 : 9789357143196
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (431 download)

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Download or read book Stories from the Jaina Culture written by Swetha Prakash and published by Isekai Labs Llp - Etail. This book was released on 2022-03-23 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Jainism is the culture of nonharmfulness towards all living beings. The Jaina Tirthankaras and Jaina Munis have given the world the gift of Ahimsa (non violence), Aparigraha (non-possessiveness) and Anekantavada (the manysidedness of reality). In Jainism, we find respect and reverence for all forms of life. In this unusual collection of Jain stories - traditional stories from the Jaina Heritage are retold in an interesting format for children. The stories are narrated by Nani (the wise grandmother) to her two attentive grandchildren Natasha and Moni. 17 stories make up this collection which offers the Jaina storytelling heritage to the next generation.

Jains in the World

Author : John E. Cort
Publisher : Oxford University Press, USA
ISBN 13 : 0195132343
Total Pages : 284 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (951 download)

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Download or read book Jains in the World written by John E. Cort and published by Oxford University Press, USA. This book was released on 2001 with total page 284 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Based on field research in northern Gujarat as well as on the study of both ancient Sanskrit and modern vernacular religious literature, John Cort gives a rounded portrait of how the religion of Jainism is practised today.

The Kathákoça

Author : Charles Henry Tawney
Publisher : Legare Street Press
ISBN 13 : 9781020731273
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (312 download)

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Download or read book The Kathákoça written by Charles Henry Tawney and published by Legare Street Press. This book was released on 2023-07-18 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Kathákoça is a collection of ancient Indian stories compiled by Charles Henry Tawney. These stories are filled with fascinating characters, exciting adventures, and moral lessons. This book is a treasure trove of folklore and mythology from one of the world's most ancient cultures. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.