Paumacariya (critical study)

by K. R. Chandra | 1970 | 238,015 words

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This is an English study of the Paumacariya: the earliest Jain version of Rama's life story, written in Prakrit by Vimalasuri dating to the 4th century AD. In this text, Rama (referred to as Padma) is depicted with lotus-like eyes and a blooming face. The Paumacariya places emphasis on the human aspects of characters rooted in Jain values, contrast...

Chapter 3 - Comparative study of the Rama-story

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I.1. Queens of Dasaratha

I.2. Marriage of Kaikeyi and the granting of a Boon

I.3. Birth of Rama and his brothers

I.4. Christening of Names

I.5. The story of Rama’s Teacher

II.1. The Family of Janaka

II.2. The Birth of Sita

II.3. Sita’s Betrothal with Rama

II.4. Intervention of the Bow

II.5. Svayamvara of Sita

II.6. Marriage of Rama and his Brothers

III.1. Dasaratha’s decision to crown Rama

III.2. Rama’s voluntary exile

III.3. Kaikeyi’s attempt to call back Rama

IV. Rama’s journey from Citrakuta to Dandakaranya

V.1. Meeting a Vulture (Jatayu)

V.2. Death of Sambuka and Candranakha’s displeasure

V.3. Battle with Kharadusana

V.4. Forcible removal of Sita by Ravana to Lanka

V.5. Rama’s Sojourn at Patalankara-pura

VI.1. Sugriva’s approach to Rama for help

VI.2. Cause of Sugriva’s distress

VI.3. Slaying of sham Sugriva

VII.1. Reproach to Sugriva and Ratnakesin’s help

VII.2. Lifting up of Kotisila and selection of Hanumat for Mediation

VII.3. Hanumat's journey to Lanka

VII.4. Meeting with Sita and Mandodari’s Interference

VII.5. Discussion with Sita

VIII.1. March to Lanka

VII.6. Capturing of Hanumat by Indrajit

VIII.2. Vibhisana’s shelter under Rama

VIII.3. First casualties in Battle

VIII.4. Wounding of Laksmana by the hit of a Sakti of Ravana

VIII.5. Visalya’s medical aid

VIII.6. Ravana’s offer for a peace treaty with Rama

VIII.7. Acquiring of Bahurupa Vidya by Ravana

VIII.8. Ravana’s plan to set free Sita

VIII.9. Rejection of Mandodari’s request by Ravana

VIII.10. Slaying of Ravana

VIII.11. From Rama’s march to Lanka up to the death of Ravana

IX.1. Back to Ayodhya

IX.2. Laksmana’s Ardhacakravartitva

IX.3. Banishment of Sita

IX.4. Birth of the sons of Sita and her fire ordeal

IX.5. Renouncing the World

Last Updated: 12 September, 2024

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