what are 72 kalas for men
In Jain tradition, “72 kalas” means 72 arts, skills, or refined disciplines that a cultured man was expected to learn. These are part of classical Jain social and educational tradition, and the exact list can vary by text and region.
They generally include skills such as:
- Reading and writing
- Poetry and composition
- Music and singing
- Dancing
- Drawing and painting
- Sculpture
- Garland-making
- Perfume-making
- Cooking
- Architecture
- Accounting
- Horsemanship
- Elephant riding
- Archery
- Swordsmanship
- Conversation and etiquette
- Logic and debate
- Statecraft
- Weaving
- Jewelry-making
- Medicine
- Agriculture
- Trade and commerce
- Timekeeping
- Language skills
These kalas were meant to make a person educated, disciplined, refined, and capable in worldly life.
If you want, I can also give you the full traditional list of 72 kalas in a simple numbered format.