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There were about 24 gurus in
the Jain History who spread
their spiritual knowledge on
Jainism. The Jains believe
that their religions is eternal
dharma. Agamas are their
religious texts.
This religion is centered
around non-violence,
detachment, speaking the
truth, avoiding cheating and
keeping away from sexual
desires.
The prayer of Jains is the
Namokara Mantra. Jains
consume only vegetarian
food. This religion focuses on
Parasparopagraho Jivanam
which means to help people.
There are millions of Jains
spread all over the world.
Jainism Art
The Jains are focused on
sacred scriptures when you look
into their Art. Their texts and
commentaries were not written,
they were just orally present.
It is said that the old texts and
manuscripts were made on palm
leaves and there were folios that
had a wooden case covering
and their themes were historical
and religious. There were no
book covers earlier, they were
made later on.
When the 14th century came
to an end, manuscripts were
written on paper and they were
decorated with gold and silver.
In Gujarat, Ahemdabad and
Patan were the two famous
places where the manuscripts
were produced. Additionally,
there were other centers
such as Gwalior, Delhi, and
Jaisalmer.
Back then, for Svetambara
Jains, one of their important
activity was to donate to Jain
temples and commission
illustrated books.
Kalpa Sutra & Uttaradhyayana
Sutra In Jain Art
The importance of the Kalpa
Sutra painting contained the
Jain Tirthankaras notably
Parshvanatha and Mahavira
and it depicted the Moksha of
Mahavira. This is a detail of a
leaf about the birth of God
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