Agam 05 Ang 05 Bhagvati Vyakhya Prajnapati Sutra Part 04 Sthanakvasi

SR No.: 002493
Original Sutra Author: N/A
Author: Amarmuni
Publisher: Padma Prakashan
Publication Year: 2013
Total Pages: 618
Language: Hindi, Prakrit, Sanskrit
Classification: Book_Devnagari & agam_bhagwati
File Size: 22 MB

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This is followed by elaboration of seven hells, matter transformation, form and formless, universe (Lok) and eight kinds of souls, concluding the twelfth chapter.
. The first lesson of the thirteenth chapter gives further details of seven hells. The second lesson here details the abodes of four classes of divine realms. The third lesson informs about intake without interlude of infernal beings.
Bhagavati Sutra is very large as compared to other Agams and it contains varied discussions on different topics. As such, along with the free flowing translation of the original text, simple and brief but interesting elaborations have been included wherever needed. This will facilitate better understanding of the themes. At many places in the original text indications to refer to other scriptures like Prajnapana Sutra have been given for the sake of brevity. However, wherever needed we have quoted those portions in full for convenience of readers. Besides this, as always, colorful illustrations have been included on select topics for the easy understanding of complex subjkects as well as making the reading interesting and touching so that the readers get inspired to go deeper into Jain scriptures.
In preparing this edition many selected portions from my Hindi translation of Bhagavati Sutra have been included here. Besides this Bhagavati Sutra (commentary) by Pt. Ghevarchand ji Banthia and Bhagavai edited by Acharya Mahaprajna ji have been extensively consulted. Including easy to comprehend free flowing English translation makes this series of Agams useful for the international community of scholars as well as the new generation more adept in English. I hope that this would help evoke an interest and desire to study scriptures in the modern Jain youth.
A glossary of Jain technical terms has been given as appendix. Researchers and scholars of Jainology would find it useful.
My preface would not be complete without the pious remembrance of my revered teacher Uttar Bharatiya Pravartak Gurudev Bhandari Shri Padmachandra ji M. S. who always inspired me to work in service of the Shrut (Agams). Whatever I have achieved and whatever I am presently doing is the fruit of his kindness and blessings.
As always, scholarly editors like my able disciple Agam lover Varun Muniji, Sanjay Surana (son of late Shri Shrichand Surana 'Saras') and Shri Surendra Bothara (English translator) have extended their full cooperation in completing this edition. Also, generous devotees have extended their cooperation and contributions to this pious project. They all deserve thanks and commendations. I earnestly hope that this Illustrated Bhagavati Sutra (IV) with English translation will inspire and guide the devotees of Shrut towards pious conduct and spiritual uplift.
-Pravartak Amar Muni
Jain Sthanak, Raikot
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