Jain Miniature Paintings from Western India c13.306

c13.306

On the left side, two episodes from the life of Caṇḍakauśika are represented. In the upper panel, Caṇḍakauśika treading on a frog, his running after his disciple, and the pillar against which he dashed are all represented. In the lower panel Caṇḍakauśika is shown as a god riding on an aerial car; his fall from the heaven and his transformation into a snake are also shown. On the right, the pacification of Caṇḍakauśika by Mahāvīra is shown. Mahāvīra is standing near Caṇḍakauśika's hole in kāyotsarga-mudrā with the serpent enturning his body. In the decorative borders the following motifs are represented.