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In this context, the word "Kalpa" refers to Dharma-Maryada (religious norms and boundaries). Sadhu Achar (conduct of a monk) is Dharma-Maryada. Any scripture that describes Dharma-Maryada is called Kalpa, as the name reflects the subject matter. A name that accurately reflects the subject matter of a scripture is called a "Yatharth Naam" (true name). A scripture that provides guidance and boundaries for the internal and external conduct of a Sadhu is called Kalpa. The scripture that contains the life stories of Bhagwan Mahavir, Parshvanath, Arishtanemi, and Rishabhdev, has a final chapter that describes the conduct of a Sadhu. This scripture is called "Paryushana Kalpa" and is considered a "Lahu Kalpa" (smaller Kalpa). In comparison, a scripture that provides a more detailed description of Sadhu-Maryada is called "Bhatva Kalpa". It generally describes the rules and regulations of the three types of conduct: Samayik, Chhedopasthapaneya, and Parihar Vishuddhi. It is mandatory for those who follow these types of conduct to adhere to all the descriptions in the Brihat Kalpa scripture. The scripture that describes the various norms of Sadhu and Sadhvi is called "Bhat Kalpa Sutra". In Prakrit language, it is called "Bihakkappa Suttam". The question of whether "Kappsuttam" (Kalpa Sutra) and "Kappsury" (Kalpa Shruta) are the same or different is irrelevant, as "Kappsuttam" is a Kalik Agam (scripture of the time). The eighth study of Acharadasha (conduct) or Dasha Shruta Skandha is "Paryushana Kalpa", which only describes the conduct during the rainy season. A few centuries ago, this "Paryushana Kalpa" was combined with the life stories of Tirthankaras and the list of elders (Sthaviravali). Gradually, it became known as "Kalpa Sutra" among the general public. To differentiate this Kalpa Sutra from the present one, the present Kalpa Sutra is called "Bhat Kalpa Sutra". In reality, there is no mention of a scripture named "Bhat Kalpa Sutra" in any other scripture. In the Nandisutra, it is called "Kapo". There are two divisions of "Kappsury": "Chullakappsury" and "Mahakappsury". Similarly, "Kappiyakappiyan" is also an Utkalik Agam (scripture of the time). All these are scriptures that prescribe atonement, but they are fragmented, according to historians of Jain literature. The original text of the present "Kappsuttam" is in prose and contains 473 Anushtup Shlokas. It contains 81 rules and prohibitions (Vidhi-Nishedhakalpa). All these Kalpas are related to the five Samitis (vows) and five Mahavratas (great vows). Therefore, they are classified here. The scriptures that are related to more than one Samiti or more than one Mahavrat are placed under the heading "Samiti and Mahavrat's combined rules and prohibitions" and "Mahavrat Kalpa". According to Uttaradhyayanasutra Chapter 24, the subject of Iryasamiti is very broad, so the scriptures that appear to be generally related to knowledge, perception, or conduct, etc., are placed under the heading "Iryasamiti's rules and prohibitions". The classification chart is as follows: (1) Iryasamiti's rules and prohibitions: 1. Charsutra, 2. Adhwagaman Sutra, 3. Aryakshetra Sutra, 4. Mahandi Sutra, 5. Bairajya-Viruddha Rajya Sutra, 6. Antagruhastha, 7. Vachana Sutra, 8. Sanjnapya Sutra, 9. Ganantaropa Sampat Sutra, 10. Kalpasthiti Sutra. 1. Abhidhan Rajendra: Volume 3, page 239 discusses the word "Kappsury". [14]