Historic Jain Manuscript Illustrating Universal Structure

This historic Jain cosmology manuscript painting originates from Western India and dates to the late 19th century. Produced on handmade paper using natural mineral pigments and ink, the folio reflects the Jain tradition of diagrammatic instruction used to convey complex cosmological concepts.

Inspired by Jain texts such as the Sangrahani Sutra and Uttaradhyayana Sutra, the manuscript visually maps the universe into distinct realms—Urdhva Loka, Madhya Loka, and Adho Loka. Handwritten Sanskrit and Devanagari annotations explain planetary order, spatial relationships, and the cyclical nature of time (Aras).

Visible patina, pigment mellowing, and paper wear confirm age and authenticity. Preserved as a disbound folio, the manuscript holds strong academic and collector significance.

Key Highlights

• Late 19th-century Jain cosmology manuscript
• Handwritten Sanskrit and Devanagari text
• Natural pigments on handmade paper
• Authentic historical wear
• Museum-worthy scholarly artifact

Technical Specifications

USP

Extremely rare Jain manuscript of cosmological and scholarly importance.

Story & Symbolism

The manuscript illustrates the Jain conception of the universe as a moral and spatial framework guiding spiritual progress.