Practicing Success
From where is this painting, Birth of Mahavir, taken? |
Shaastradaan Kalpasutra Sangrahini Sutra Kalakacharyakatha |
Kalpasutra |
Birth of Mahavir, Kalpasutra, fifteenth century, In the fifteenth century, the birth of Mahavir is commemorated through the Kalpasutra, an important Jain scripture. This historical event is intricately documented and preserved in the Jain Bhandar, located in the region of Rajasthan. Mahavir’s mother Trishala dreams about 14 objects when she conceives Mahavir. They are — an elephant, a bull, a tiger, goddess Shri, a kalash, a palanquin, a pond, a rivulet, fire, banners, garlands, heap of jewels, the Sun and the moon. She consults an astrologer to interpret her dream and was told that she will give birth to a son, who will either become a sovereign king or a great saint and teacher. |