Book Summary
Lively tales of asceticism, wickedness, and virtue from one of Indiaas great religious traditions Beautifully translated from the Sanskrit, the stories in this volume reflect the vital tradition of Jain storytelling between the seventh and fifteenth centuries. Some of their characters find bliss by renouncing the world, others by living within it in peace and moderation. There are stories depicting the painful consequences of a loved oneas becoming a monk and the triumph of Jain women who win their husbands over to their religion. The climactic story follows an unsuspecting traveleras journey through a forest of destructive passions. Ranging from simple folk tales to sophisticated narratives of rebirth, "The Forest of Thieves and the Magic Garden" opens a window onto a rich religious tradition.
Book Details
| Book Name | The Forest Of Thieves And The Magic Garden: An Anthology Of Medieval Jain Stories |
| Author | Phyllis Granoff |
| Publisher | Penguin Books (Sep 2007) |
| ISBN | 9780140455236 |
| Pages | 373 |
| Language | English |
| Price | 598 |
