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Leaf from a Jain Manuscript: Yoga-shastra: Seated Yellow Jina Shantinatha Enshrined, 1279
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Leaf from a Jain Manuscript: Yoga-shastra: Seated Yellow Jina Shantinatha Enshrined, 1279
Leaf from a Jain Manuscript: Yoga-shastra: Seated Yellow Jina Shantinatha Enshrined, 1279. Rendered with alacrity and charm, the painting is independent of the Sanskrit text, an influential work on the practice of yoga in the Jain tradition written by the scholar Hemachandra who lived from 1089 to 1172. The yellow Jina Shanti, recognizable by the deer in the pedestal, is honored with crown and jewels, and he wears the white lower garment permitted by members of the " White Clad" sect of Jainism. His medita1ive concentration is indicated by his slightly cross-eyed gaze fixated on a point beyond the nose. Attendants, dancers, and elephants pouring ablutions from above celebrate his liberated state and visually set off the monumental body of the Jina
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Gujarat Opaque Watercolour And Ink On Palm Leaf Western India
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This print showcases a leaf from a Jain Manuscript titled "Yoga-shastra: Seated Yellow Jina Shantinatha Enshrined" created in 1279. The painting, executed with remarkable skill and allure, stands independently of the accompanying Sanskrit text. The manuscript itself is an influential work on the practice of yoga within the Jain tradition, authored by Hemachandra, a renowned scholar who lived between 1089 and 1172. The focal point of this artwork is the seated figure of the yellow Jina Shanti, distinguished by the deer depicted on his pedestal. Adorned with regal crown and jewels, he wears a white lower garment that signifies his affiliation with the "White Clad" sect of Jainism. His meditative state is evident through his slightly cross-eyed gaze fixed beyond his nose. Surrounding him are attendants, dancers, and elephants pouring ablutions from above to celebrate his liberated state. These elements not only enhance the visual appeal but also serve to emphasize the monumental presence of Jina Shanti. Rendered using opaque watercolor and ink on palm leaf, this masterpiece hails from Gujarat in Western India during the 13th century. Preserved within The Cleveland Museum of Art's collection today, it offers viewers a glimpse into ancient Indian heritage and artistry at its finest.
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