Title: Śrīpāl Rās
Description: "The work is a religious tale based on the lives of two lay Jain devotees, King Śrīpāl and his wife, Queen Mayaṇā, who together endure several adventures, continue to worship the nine padas and despite having to face several vicissitudes, will attain liberation. The book states that Gautama Ganadhara, the senior-most disciple of Bhagavan Mahavir gave a religious discourse on the Navapada to the religious assembly including King Shrenika. To make the audience enthusiastic and eagerly desirous of worshiping Navapada, enlightened them on extraordinary achievements, fulfillment and prosperity attained in this life and lives to come, by its worship. It was during this discourse that he related the story that has become known as the Śrīpāl Rās. This unparalleled work of devotion and spiritual ecstasy is adorned with spiritual knowledge and religious history. The ethos of Jainism and its facets have been lucidly revealed in the form of this tale, making it an easy and pleasant read. Consequently, even though it is a Jain tale, it appeals to a wide audience. Authored by Upādhyāya Vinayvijayjī Mahārāj and Upādhyāya Yaṡovijayjī Mahārāj in the 18th era of Vikram, Śrīpāl Rās is a significant and unique gift to Gujarātī literature. One experiences great joy in reading, listening to or narrating the great saga. This interesting and enjoyable creation bestows upon its readers and audience the simple but unfailing knowledge about wordly, ethical, religious and spiritual values through the medium of story-telling"--Publisher's Web site.
Subjects: Jainism, Jaina legends, Early works to 1800, Religious life, Jaina legends,, Jaina literature, Jaina art