Life in Ancient India as Depicted in the Jain Canons, with Commentaries: An Administrative, Economic, Social and Geographical Survey c12.s15.6
Life in Ancient India as Depicted in the Jain Canons, with Commentaries: An Administrative, Economic, Social and Geographical Survey c12.s15.6
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Students were generously received when they returned home after completing their studies. We are told that when Rakkhia returned from Pāḍaliputta he was given a rousing reception by the state. The city was decorated with flags and banners etc. and Rakkhia was mounted on elephant and was greeted by the people. As a recognition of his attainments he was offered slaves, cattle and gold by the people.¹²