Significance of Avantisundari

Avantisundari holds significant roles in both Jainism and Kavyashastra. In Jainism, she is identified as one of the princesses married by Vasudeva. In Kavyashastra, Avantisundari refers to Rajashekhara's wife, hailing from a Cauhana Kshatriya family. She is recognized not only as a learned woman in poetics and a critic of Vamana's views but also as a prominent poetess who contributed significantly to discussions on rhetoric and poetic expression, demonstrating that poetic talent transcends gender.

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Jain concept of 'Avantisundari'

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Avantisundari in Jainism is interpreted as one of the princesses married by Vasudeva, highlighting her significance within the narratives of Jain traditions and illustrating the interconnectedness of royal lineages in Jain cosmology.

Significance in Jainism (general):

From: Trishashti Shalaka Purusha Caritra

(1) One of the princesses Vasudeva marries.[1]

Jainism is an Indian religion of Dharma whose doctrine revolves around harmlessness (ahimsa) towards every living being. The two major branches (Digambara and Svetambara) of Jainism stimulate self-control (or, shramana, ‘self-reliance’) and spiritual development through a path of peace for the soul to progess to the ultimate goal.