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This is mentioned in the commentary by Acharya Malayagiri, who calls it an Upanga of the third Anga, the "Sthananga". He describes the importance of this Pragama, saying that this Upanga, called "Jivajivaabhigam", is like a supreme mantra for removing the poison of attachment, like water for extinguishing the fire of hatred, like the sun for destroying the darkness of ignorance, and like a bridge for crossing the ocean of existence. It is attainable through great effort and possesses the infallible power to attain liberation. The aforementioned descriptions by the commentator clearly highlight the importance of this Pragama. The first sutra of this Agama mentions the Stavira Bhagavants as its promulgators, stating: "Those Stavira Bhagavants, having thoroughly examined the principles embodied in the Tirthankaras, with their unique wisdom, and having deep faith, affection, interest, conviction, and profound belief in them, have formulated the study of Jivas and Ajivas." This statement expresses that the Stavira Bhagavants are the originators of this Pragama. Whatever those Staviras have said is indeed said by the Jinesvara Devas, is sanctioned by them, is formulated by them, is embodied by them, is declared by them, is established by them, is proclaimed by them, is taught by them, is as smooth and beneficial as a path, and is a Pragama that, through tradition, grants attainment of Jinahood. Although the words of this Pragama are spoken by the Stavira Bhagavants, its meaning is taught by the Tirthankaras, making it as authoritative as the Dvadasanga. Thus, the authenticity of this Pragama is revealed. The authenticity of the Upanga Shrutis lies in their conformity with the Anga Shrutis. The Shruti is imagined as a person. Just as a person has limbs and appendages, the Shruti-person is also recognized as having twelve Angas and twelve Upangas. The two feet, two shanks, two thighs, the front and back parts of the body (chest and back), two arms, the neck, and the head are considered the twelve limbs of a person. Similarly, the Shruti-person has twelve Angas, starting with the Pracharanga. Just as there are appendages to assist the limbs, the Upanga Shrutis are established as auxiliary and supplementary. Twelve Upangas are recognized for the twelve Angas. In the Vedic tradition, the Vedangas and Upangas are also recognized as auxiliary or supplementary to the Vedas, known as Shiksha, Vyakarana, Chanda, Nirukta, Jyotish, and Kalpa. Puranas, Nyaya, Mimamsa, and Dharmashastras are also accepted as Upangas. There is a need for coherence in the subject matter of the Angas and Upangas, which is not clearly evident. This is a matter that must be considered by scholars. The name of this sutra is Jivajivaabhigam, but due to the concise presentation of Ajivas and the detailed presentation of Jivas, it is known as "Jivaabhigam". It discusses the differences and distinctions between Jivas and Ajivas in the form of questions and answers between Bhagavan Mahavira and Ganadhara Gautam. From a traditional perspective, this Pragama had 20 Uddesakas. 1. This is the Pragama called Jivajivaabhigam, which is like a supreme mantra for removing the poison of attachment, like water for extinguishing the fire of hatred, like the sun for destroying the darkness of ignorance, and like a bridge for crossing the ocean of existence. It is attainable through great effort and possesses the infallible power to attain liberation. - Malayagiri Vritti 2. The Theras Bhagavants, following the path, accepting, and praising this, which is Jina-made, Jina-particle-made, Jina-particle-like, Jina-formulated, Jina-embodied, Jina-declared, Jina-marked, Jina-sanctioned, Jina-taught, and Jina-beneficial, have expounded the Jivajivaabhigam. - Jiva. Sutra 1 [ 15 ]