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The Attainment of Perfect Knowledge (Siddha) by Mahavira's Disciple Indrabhuti Gautama: Folio from a Kalpasutra Manuscript

15th century
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The night Mahavira died, his principal disciple reflected on his master's passing and experienced enlightenment. Indrabhuti is dressed in the white robes of a Svetambara monk, carries a cloth face mask, or mohapatti (to prevent inadvertently swallowing even microscopic life forms), over his right shoulder, has a small broom (for harmlessly brushing away even the smallest insects) at his right thigh, and holds a meditation rosary (mala). He is seated on a throne before which blooms a red lotus. The trees are also in flower, as if in recognition of his newly attained siddha-hood.

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  • Title: The Attainment of Perfect Knowledge (Siddha) by Mahavira's Disciple Indrabhuti Gautama: Folio from a Kalpasutra Manuscript
  • Date: 15th century
  • Culture: India (Gujarat)
  • Medium: Ink, opaque watercolor, and gold on paper
  • Dimensions: Overall: 4 3/8 x 10 5/8 in. (11.1 x 27 cm)
  • Classification: Paintings
  • Credit Line: Rogers Fund, 1955
  • Object Number: 55.121.38.27
  • Curatorial Department: Asian Art

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