Discover the epic Jain Ramayana with Svayambhudeva’s seminal work, The Life of Padma, Vol 1. This ancient Apabhramsha text, penned by a 10th-century South Indian scholar, vividly retells Prince Rama’s legendary journey and intricately details the lineage of his formidable foe, Ravana. It uniquely weaves Ramayana characters into the fabric of Jainism’s origins. An indispensable volume for scholars of Indian literature, students of Jain traditions, and enthusiasts of ancient Indian epics.