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While there are differing opinions on the exact year when the book was written, [1] Kavijanasrayam is estimated to have been written in the 11th century or between 900-950 CE. [ 1 ] [ 10 ] This is the oldest surviving piece of Telugu literature [ 10 ] [ 6 ] [ verification needed ] and was the reference for many next generation poets. [ 6 ]
The book Kavijanasrayam establishes the contributions of Jain Literature to Telugu. Chalukyas of Vemulavada, the local rulers, were great patrons of Kannada Jain literature. Along with Kannada, we could see that an attempt was made in the same direction for Telugu Jain literature. P. V. P Sastry also mentions that 'many Jain works got destroyed ...
Jains trace their history through twenty-four tirthankara and revere Rishabhanatha as the first tirthankara (in the present time-cycle). The last two tirthankara, the 23rd tirthankara Parshvanatha (c. 9th–8th century BCE) and the 24th tirthankara Mahavira (c. 599 – c. 527 BCE) are considered historical figures.
Download QR code; Print/export Download as PDF; Printable version; In other projects Wikidata item; Appearance. ... The following is a list of Jain inscriptions.
Vemana wrote Satakas, moral and social poems, that became colloquial Telugu phrases. Annamacharya, who was also patroned by Saluva Narasingaraya wrote hundreds of kirtanas in praise of Venkateswara of Tirupati., [7] that became popular Telugu prayer songs. His wife and the first known Telugu poet, Tallapalka Timmakka wrote Subhadra Parinaya.
Jain literature (Sanskrit: जैन साहित्य) refers to the literature of the Jain religion. It is a vast and ancient literary tradition, which was initially transmitted orally. The oldest surviving material is contained in the canonical Jain Agamas, which are written in Ardhamagadhi, a Prakrit (Middle-Indo Aryan) language.
The Telugu portion is the oldest Telugu Kanda Padya. They are one of the important historical evidences, submitted to the Centre, for securing classic language status to Telugu. [7] [8] [9] The inscription also mentions the construction of Tribhuvanatilaka Basadi by Jinavallabha. [10] The top of the hill was used by Jain monks for meditation. [11]
The author expounds on many philosophies which existed in the Jain classics, which are eloquently and skillfully interpreted in the work. It is also believed to contain valuable information about various sciences including mathematics, chemistry, physics, astronomy, medicine, history, etc. Karlamangalam Srikantaiah, the editor of the first edition, has claimed that the work contains ...