Jain Miniature Paintings from Western India c13.151

c13.151

In the bottom panel, the method adopted for the publicity of the grammar is represented. It is mentioned in the *Prabhāvakacharita* (Hemachandra-sūri-prabandha, ss. 112—115), that a Kāyastha named Kākala, who was well adept in the eight systems of grammar, was appointed a teacher by Hemachandra. On every fifth day of the bright half of the month, he used to ask questions on the *Siddha-Haima* to the students of grammar and award them bangles on behalf of the king. The students who had acquired proficiency in this system of grammar were presented with silken garments, gold ornaments, furniture and umbrellas.