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This clearly shows that even before the fourteenth century, the "Acharaprakalpa" or Pracharaprakalpa-study existed, which was not in the Purvas but in the Angasutras and it was also necessary for the Sadhvis to memorize it. If they forgot, they also had to do penance.
Therefore, it is appropriate to consider as true the description of this session as the study of the Acharanga, written by the Ganadhar, which is found in the Sutras, their commentaries and in the scriptures. It is not in accordance with the Agamas to give importance to other historical alternatives.
Acharaprakalpa in the Agamas
Even before the fourteenth century, the study of Pracharaprakalpa was essential for every Sadhu-Sadhvi of the Jinasasana, the introduction of which is found in the Sutras and their commentaries, which is the indicator of the present available Nishitasutra, such as
(1) Panchvihe Ayarapakappe Pannatte, Tam Jaha-1. Masie Uggahie, 2. Masie Anuggahie, 3. Chaumasie Uggahie, 4. Chaumasie Anuggahie, 5. Arovana.
Commentary- Acharasya Prathamaangasya Padavibhagasamachari Lakshnaprakrushtakalpaabhidhayakatvatprakalpa Acharaprakalpa Nishitadhyayanam. Sa cha Panchvidhah, Panchvidhapraayashchittabhidhayakatvat.
Sthana.5 2. Acharah Prathamaangah Tasyaprakalpo Adhyayanavishesho, Nishitam iti Aparabhidhanasya....
-Samavayanga 28 3. Ashtaavinshati Vidhah Pracharaprakalpa, Nishitadhyayanam Acharangam, ity arthah. Sa cha evam-(1) Satthaparinna Java (25) Vimutti (26) Uggahi (27) Anuggahi (28) Arovana tivihamo Nisiham tu, iti Atthavaisiho Ayarapakappanaamotthi.
-Rajendra Kosh Bha. 2 P. 349 “Ayarapakapp Shabd
-Prashnavyakaran Sutra A. 10 (4) Acharah Acharangam, Prakalpo-Nishitadhyayanam, Tasyav Panchamachala. Acharena Sahit: Prakalpah Acharaprakalpa, Panchvimshati Adhyayanatmatkatvat Panchvimshati Vidhah Pracharah 1. Udghatim 2. Anudghatim 3. Arovana iti Trihdha Prakalpo Milane Ashtaavinshati Vidhah.
-Abhi. Ra. Ko. Bhag 2, P. 350 Ayarapakapp Shabd Yahan Samavayangasutra Evam Prashnavyakaranasutra Ke Mul Path Mein Atthais Prakar Ke Prachar Prakalpa Ka Kathana Kiya Gaya Hai, Jismein Sampurn Acharangasutra Ke 25 Adhyayan Aur Nishitasatra Ke Tin Vibhag Ka Samavesh Karke Atthais Ka Yog Bataya Hai. Isse Spashta Hai Ki Pragamon Mein Nishit Ko Acharangasutra Ka Hi Vibhag Ya Adhyayan Bataya Gaya Hai.
The conclusion is that if we give prominence to the Agamic descriptions and make the historical references secondary, then it can be easily understood that "Nishit-adhyayan" was the name of a study of the Acharangasutra. In it, twenty Uddeshak
1. In matters where the decision is clear from the Agamic description, it is not legal to get entangled with history or tradition. It is appropriate to resolve the matter with the supporting elements of the Pragamanit subject.
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