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Coverlet means something in the history of ancient India. If you want to know the exact meaning, history, etymology or English translation of this term then check out the descriptions on this page. Add your comment or reference to a book if you want to contribute to this summary article.
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Source: Singhi Jain Series: Ratnaprabha-suri’s Kuvalayamala-katha (history)Coverlets and Seats were spread in order to beautify the Sleeping chamber (of young ladies) in Ancient India, as depicted in the Kathās (narrative poems) such as Uddyotanasūri in his 8th-century Kuvalayamālā (a Prakrit Campū, similar to Kāvya poetry).—The Kuvalayamala (779 A.D.) is full of cultural material which gains in value because of the firm date of its composition. [...] Page 83.3-9: Here is the description of the house or the sleeping chambers of young ladies which were beautified for the reception of their husbands. The select items in this list are as follows: [e.g., spreading of coverlets and seats in the jāla-gavākṣa (airel windows);] [...]
The history of India traces the identification of countries, villages, towns and other regions of India, as well as mythology, zoology, royal dynasties, rulers, tribes, local festivities and traditions and regional languages. Ancient India enjoyed religious freedom and encourages the path of Dharma, a concept common to Buddhism, Hinduism, and Jainism.
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Full-text (+18): Eraka, Pracchada, Astara, Palangaposha, Katthissa, Meraka, Patalika, Uttarachada, Abhra, Parishtoma, Pracchadapata, Ghanapuppha, Rankavastarana, Toshaka, Upacchada, Pracchadanapata, Manduraka, Kalingapravarana, Chadara, Kocava.
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Vinaya Pitaka (3): Khandhaka (by I. B. Horner)
Rejection of high and broad seats < [5. Leather (Camma)]
On asking for a boon < [8. Robes (Cīvara)]
Allowance for the first seat, etc. < [16. Lodgings (Sayanāsana)]
Dhammapada (Illustrated) (by Ven. Weagoda Sarada Maha Thero)
Verse 58-59 - The Story of Garahadinna < [Chapter 4 - Puppha Vagga (Flowers)]
Verse 73-74 - The Story of Citta the Householder < [Chapter 5 - Bāla Vagga (Fools)]
Verse 155-156 - The Story of Mahādhana the Treasurer’s Son < [Chapter 11 - Jarā Vagga (Old Age)]
A Collection of Popular Tales from the Norse and North German (by Peter Christian Asbjørsen)
Vinaya (3): The Cullavagga (by T. W. Rhys Davids)
Cullavagga, Khandaka 5, Chapter 19 < [Khandaka 5 - On the Daily Life of the Bhikkhus]
Cullavagga, Khandaka 1, Chapter 13 < [Khandaka 1 - The Minor Disciplinary Proceedings]
Cullavagga, Khandaka 6, Chapter 2 < [Khandaka 6 - On Dwellings and Furniture]
Maha Prajnaparamita Sastra (by Gelongma Karma Migme Chödrön)
Bodhisattva quality 25: an infinite number of buddha-fields < [Chapter XIII - The Buddha-fields]
III. Material benefits granted by the Bodhisattva < [Part 2 - Fulfilling the wishes of all beings]
Act 10.8: The Sahā universe transforms into jewels < [Chapter XV - The Arrival of the Bodhisattvas of the Ten Directions]
Apadana commentary (Atthakatha) (by U Lu Pe Win)
Commentary on Biography of the thera Bhaddiya, son of Kāḷigodhā (Kāḷigodhāputtabhaddiya) < [Chapter 5 - Upālivagga (section on Upāli)]