Life in Ancient India as Depicted in the Jain Canons, with Commentaries: An Administrative, Economic, Social and Geographical Survey c9.s22.9
Life in Ancient India as Depicted in the Jain Canons, with Commentaries: An Administrative, Economic, Social and Geographical Survey c9.s22.9
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The luxury of the people is evident from the use of the large number of gold, silver, ornaments and jewellery. The kings, princes and the wealthy went out surrounded by servants and attendants with an umbrella decorated with garlands of *koraṇṭa* flowers held over them.¹²⁸ They were taken out in a litter in a gorgeous procession accompanied by damsels standing with yak tail in hand or carrying a fan or a pitcher¹²⁹ The rich people possessed palatial buildings, married several women, made magnificent donations, paid large fees to courtesans and enjoyed rich festivities.