Jain Miniature Paintings from Western India c6.431

c6.431

2. Wherever the Jinas exhibit the condition of Kevalin, in which all substances manifest themselves, there the Princes of the Air (Vāyu-Kumāras) cleanse the earth for one Yojana all around. 3. The Cloud princes (Megha-kumāras) rain down fragrant water, the gods of the seasons spread heaps of flowers, and the Vāna-Vyantaras make the earth variegated with ruby, gold and gems. 4. There are three ramparts; the innermost, intermediate and outermost. (The first) is constructed of gems, with the battlement of rubies, by the Vaimānakas; (the second) of gold, with the battlements of gems constructed by Jyotishkas; (and the third) of silver, with the battlement of gold, by the Bhavanapatis: 5. In a round *Samavasaraṇa* the ramparts are 33 *dhanus* and 33 *aṅgulas* wide, 500 *dhanus* high, and 1 *krośa* 600 *dhanus* (counting both sides) distant from each other. Each rampart has four gates made of gems. 9. In the centre is a gem studded pedestal, with four doors, three steps, and as high as the figure of the Jina, 200 *dhanus* broad and long, two and half *krośas* high from the ground level. 10. (In the centre of the dias stands) the Aśoka tree, twelve times as high as the body of the Jina, and exceeding a *yojana* in breadth. Then (underneath) is (a pedestal called) *devacchamda*, (and on it) four lion-thrones accompanied by (four) footstools. (The four lion-thrones are occupied by the Jina himself on the East, and on the other sides by three reflections of the Jina, produced by the Vāna-Vyantaras). 12. At every gate the Vāna-Vyantaras put up flags, parasols, *makaras*, . . . . garlands, pitchers, a triple arch (*toraṇa*), and incense vases. 14. Having entered from the East and from the left to right, having sat on a seat facing the East, having placed his feet on a footstool, and having saluted the congregation (*tīrtha*), the Lord discourses on the Law. (The congregation consists of gods, men and animals). 18. . . . . There are two step-wells in each corner when it is square, and one (at each gateway) when it is a round *Samavasaraṇa*.”