Aramshobha Rasmala

This Jain text, "Aramshobha Rasamala", edited by Jayant Kothari and with editorial assistance from Kirtida Joshi, was published in 1989 by the Prakrit Jain Vidya Vikas Fund in Ahmedabad. This comprehensive work presents a collection of six Gujarati literary pieces that narrate the story of Aramshobha. The text includes a detailed introduction, a comparative study of Aramshobha's narrative, an analysis of its story components, and the editorial methodology employed. It also contains appendices, including the Sanskrit text of Devachandra Suri's Aramshobha Kathana, a comparative table of story elements, and a scholarly introduction that delves into the significance of Aramshobha's tale, its various literary renditions across different languages and time periods, and its place within the broader context of Indian folklore. The book further provides textual analysis of each Gujarati work, discussions on character portrayal and emotional depiction, and an exploration of the narrative's structure and its thematic relevance, particularly highlighting the universally recognized motif of the underprivileged child's rise to fortune. The extensive glossary and reference list further enhance the value of this academic publication for scholars and researchers in Jain literature and comparative folklore studies. The publication was made possible through the generous support of the Kasturbhai Lalbhai Smarak Nidhi.