Saturday, October 8, 2011

Avadanas and Thala-Niyyomaka


What is Avadanas.?

Avadanas are Sanscrit version of pali Apadana literature.Like the Jatakas they are also a knid of sermon in the form of interesting tales.Divyavadana and avadana shataka are prominant among them.
Who were the Thala-Niyyomaka.?

They were the officer or land pilot who cunducted the caravans safely against the dangers and dieeiculties of travel from drought,famine,wild beast,demons and robbers.

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