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Text, folio 5 (verso), from Brahman Rishabhadatta’s speech, from a Kalpa-sutra
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Manuscripts of the <em>Kalpa-sutra</em> are sacred embodiments of Jain doctrine. For this reason, they are worthy of beautification, adornment, and celebration by the inhabitants of heaven, such as the celestial dancers under cusped arches on this page.<br><br>The commissioning of a manuscript is believed to cleanse donors of the karmic effects of past wrongdoing. Wealthy donors gained prestige in the community with the costly production of a sacred manuscript.
| Artist / Maker | Western India, Gujarat |
|---|---|
| Date | c. 1475–1500 |
| Culture / Origin | Western India, Gujarat |
| Medium | gum tempera and gold on paper |
| Dimensions | Overall: 11.5 x 29.3 cm (4 1/2 x 11 9/16 in.) |
| Department | Indian and Southeast Asian Art |
| Type | Painting |
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