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This paper examines the critique of Jains in early modern vernacular literature by two authors, Prithīnāth (Nāth) and Rajab (Dādūpanthī), focusing on their use of blame to highlight moral deficiencies in Jain practices. The texts illustrate ideological and social rivalries between the Jains and these groups, reflecting broader themes of religious identity, caste dynamics, and the role of satire in religious discourse. Ultimately, the critiques serve to reinforce the sectarian identities of the Nāths and Dād
- Author
- Shambo Nath
- Language
- EN