Life in Ancient India as Depicted in the Jain Canons, with Commentaries: An Administrative, Economic, Social and Geographical Survey c7.s2.t1.1
Life in Ancient India as Depicted in the Jain Canons, with Commentaries: An Administrative, Economic, Social and Geographical Survey c7.s2.t1.1
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c7.s2.t1.1
Next to the king stood the crown-prince who was the brother or son or kinsman of the king. He was also known as Īsara (Īsvara) and possessed eight virtues such as aṇimā, mahimā, etc.¹ After finishing his daily duties, he went to the assembly and attended the affairs of government.² A crown-prince was supposed to be efficient in seventy two arts, eighteen provincial languages, music, dancing, and the art of fighting on horseback, elephant and chariot.³