Vastu-shastra (Vol. I: Hindu Science of Architecture; Vol. II: Hindu Canons of Iconography and Painting) v2.c75.s2.35
Vāstu-śāstra (Vol. I: Hindu Science of Architecture; Vol. II: Hindu Canons of Iconography and Painting) v2.c75.s2.35
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Another noticeable feature of distinguishing one Jina image from others is their representation of their particular way of sitting or standing attitude. Among them ‘Ṛṣabha, Nemi and Mahāvīra agree in the fact that they attain release when seated on the lotus-throne, while other Tīrthaṅkaras pass] away in the Kāyotsarga-posture (that of a man standing with his arms hanging stiff with the body)—J. I. p. 29.