Jain Miniature Paintings from Western India c13.386

c13.386

Three incidents from the above story are depicted in the picture. In the central panel, Vajrasvāmī seated on the left seems to be offering the magical food out of a large bowl to two Jain monks. In the top panel, three Jain monks standing in kāyotsarga pose are performing penance with a view to give up their lives. In the bottom panel, on the left, is seen Īsvarā taking out food from a plate which is offering to two Jain monks one of whom is Vajrasena.