Tag: Ajanta Cave 2
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#79. Pūrṇa
Cave No. 2 Identification: Foucher (1921, narrative no. 3). The legend is from the life of the Buddha.— Bhava was a merchant from the ancient city of Śūrpāraka or Śroṇāparāntaka, today’s Nala Sopārā in the Mumbai region. When he fell ill, his wife and sons refused to take care of him. Instead, a maid nursed…
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#42.6. Bodhisattva king in mountain (hall)
This richly decorated Bodhisattva King wearing an elaborate crown stands barefoot between his court and the genies. In spite of the severe damage, a yakṣa couple, a flying couple, and a vidyādhara (charm bearer) couple have been identified. The latter holds a sword hanging across the shoulder and back. —Source: Singh 2019, 31-33; Related Images:
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#38. Mahoṣadha
Ajanta cave 1 The narrative was identified by Goloubew (1927, 16). A prince was banished from his kingdom due to a court intrigue. He managed to reach Videha, his uncle’s kingdom. Shortly, the uncle died. So, the prince was crowned as the king of Videha. He found that there were six very corrupt ministers. So,…