Forest of Thieves and the Magic Garden An Anthology of Medieval Jain Stories

Name: Forest of Thieves and the Magic Garden An Anthology of Medieval Jain Stories
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ISBN: 9780140455236

ISBN-10: 014045523X

ISBN-13: 9780140455236

Edition: 2006

Authors: Phyllis Granoff, Phyllis Granoff, Phyllis Granoff

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Lively tales of asceticism, wickedness, and virtue from one of Indias great religious traditions Beautifully translated from the Sanskrit, the stories in this volume reflect the vital tradition of Jain storytelling between the seventh and fifteenth centuries. Some of their characters find bliss by renouncing the world, others by living within it in peace and moderation. There are stories depicting the painful consequences of a loved ones becoming a monk and the triumph of Jain women who win their husbands over to their religion. The climactic story follows an unsuspecting travelers journey through a forest of destructive passions. Ranging from simple folk tales to sophisticated narratives…

Book details

List price: $18.00
Copyright year: 2006
Publisher: Penguin Publishing Group
Publication date: 8/28/2007
Binding: Paperback
Pages: 384
Size: 5.12" wide x 7.80" long x 0.94" tall
Weight: 0.638
Language: English




Ardrakumara



The childhood of Vajrasvamin



The Monk Sukosala



Celana



Bhadrabahu and Varaha



The glorious Jivadeva



Amarasiha



Abhayasiha



Durgila



Sundari



The death of Laksmana and the awakening of Rama



Mahesvaradatta



Kuberadatta and Kuberadatta



Siddhi and Buddhi



Lobhadeva



Deceiving the deceiver



Mohadatta



Sanatkumara



The prince who loved sweetmeats



Nala and Damayamti



Simhika



Aryanandila



The Goddess Ambika



Rudradatta's beloved