Lokasena
Lokasena | |
|---|---|
| Personal life | |
| Born | Lokasena, 9th–10th century CE |
| Era | Rashtrakuta Empire |
| Notable work(s) | "Prashasti" to Mahapurana |
| Occupation | Jain Monk, Author |
| Religious life | |
| Religion | Jainism |
| Denomination | Digambar |
| Creed | Jain |
| Religious career | |
| Disciple of | Acharya Gunabhadra |
Lokasena was a Digambara Jain monk in the Kannada literary tradition, active during the reign of Rashtrakuta king Krishna II (Akalavarsha, r. 878–914 CE). He was a disciple of the Jain Acharya Gunabhadra, the co-author of the "Mahapurana" along with Acharya Jinasena.[1]
Lokasena is known for composing the "prashasti" (eulogy) at the end of the Mahapurana, Where he mentioned that during his time Jain festival Called "Śrīpañcamī", Was being celebrated in Rashtrakuta Kingdom before the divine "Nandīśvara", This festival was held by Rashtrakuta King Krishna II (Akalavarsha), who had organised it.[2] This eulogy is considered important evidence for the royal patronage of Jain religious activities during the Rashtrakuta period.[3]
Bibliography
- Singh, Ram Bhushan Prasad (2008) [1975]. Jainism in Early Medieval Karnataka. Motilal Banarsidass. ISBN 978-81-208-3323-4.
- Jaina, Jyotiprasāda (1951). Jainism: the Oldest Living Religion. 2nd ed. Jain Cultural Research Society. Available on Google Books
- Rice, E.P. (1921). A History of Kanarese Literature. Calcutta: Association Press.