M. Govind Pal

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Aryan Culture

The Jaina Gazette

Vol. 25 · No. 10, 11

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Why Are The Bahubali Colossi Called 'Gommata'?

The three colossal Digambara Jain statues of Bahubali in South India—located at Sravana Belgola (57 ft, installed 981 CE), Karkala (42 ft, 1432 CE), and Venur (35 ft, 1603 CE)—are collectively known…

October and November - 1929Vol. 25 · No. 10, 11pp. 226–244

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Aryan Culture

The Indian Historical Quarterly

Vol. 4 · No. 2

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The Indian Historical Quarterly

Why are the Bahubali Colossi called 'Gommaṭa'?

By M. Govind Pal

This article addresses the intriguing question of why the colossal monolithic statues of Bahubali, erected at sites like Śravaṇa Beḷagoḷa, Karkaḷa and Dharmasthala, are popularly referred to as…

June - 1928Vol. 4 · No. 2pp. 270–286

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The Indian Historical Quarterly

Vol. 3 · No. 3

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Jaina References in the Dhammapada

By M. Govind Pal

The *Dhammapada*, a foundational Buddhist text, contains verses attributed to Gautama Buddha, though their authenticity remains debated. The 7th section, *Arahanta-vagga*, focuses on Arahats…

September - 1927Vol. 3 · No. 3pp. 473–485

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