Gyan Chaupar (for Display), Mukti Moksha Paat, Ancient Snakes & Ladders, Saamp seedi

Description

This is a Gyana Chaupar, upon which the western game of Snakes and Ladder is based. This one has jain origins from Rajasthan. It shows the journey of the jiva, the soul, through various lokas, worlds, before finding enlightenment at the top.

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The language in the cells, the names etc are written in devanagari script and the language is Prakrit. I do not have the translations for these.

Size: A2 -16.5 × 23.4 inches, A3 – 11.7 × 16.5 inches, A4 8.27 × 11.69 inches. There will be a margin around the print for framing purposes.

Their are 9X9 cells plus three extra cells at 1, 56 and 66. One progresses through the board with nothing but the chance of dice throws. Opposed to the concept of the free will this game emphasizes upon fate or kismat. Meanwhile teaching which qualities would take one higher and which will bring oneself lower. The column right after the last numbered cells shows the worlds, starting at the Narki-dwar, or hell. The final goal is mukti, the space beyond the moon crescent which shows the mukti-kshetra. Where two doormen stand in welcome at any new entrants.

Framing: The frames are hand made by myself, using seasoned teakwood. The corners have handcut joinery, which means they won’t start moving after some use. The glass that is used is acrylic and is much more resistant to breakage compared to glass. There have been no experiences of the acrylic glass breaking during during shipping.