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Lot Essay
The manuscript is painted in the early Chaurapanchashika style characterized by a strong line and palette of colors contrasting in deep reds and ultramarine blues. The pothi format emulates earlier palm-leaf manuscripts down to the red circular markings denoting where the palm leaves would have been joined by string.
The Kalpasutra (Book of Ritual) is the major canonical text of the Jain religion ascribed to scholar-monk Bhadrabahu (d. 385 B.C.). The first part, Jina Charita, describes in general terms the portents, conception, birth, adoration, renunciation, enlightenment and moksha of the 24 Jain tirthankaras and specifically discusses in reverse chronological order Mahavira, Parsvanatha, Neminatha, and Rishabhnatha (respectively the 24th, 23rd, 22nd and 1st tirthankaras). The second part, Sthaviravali is a recitation of the names of various religious leaders. The third part, Sadhu Samachari, is a prescribed code of conduct for monks and nuns during the monsoon season. The Kalpasutra is still recited today during the 8-day Paryushan Festival.
The Kalpasutra (Book of Ritual) is the major canonical text of the Jain religion ascribed to scholar-monk Bhadrabahu (d. 385 B.C.). The first part, Jina Charita, describes in general terms the portents, conception, birth, adoration, renunciation, enlightenment and moksha of the 24 Jain tirthankaras and specifically discusses in reverse chronological order Mahavira, Parsvanatha, Neminatha, and Rishabhnatha (respectively the 24th, 23rd, 22nd and 1st tirthankaras). The second part, Sthaviravali is a recitation of the names of various religious leaders. The third part, Sadhu Samachari, is a prescribed code of conduct for monks and nuns during the monsoon season. The Kalpasutra is still recited today during the 8-day Paryushan Festival.