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In their tradition, the sutras and their meanings are passed down through a lineage of disciples and students. The Ganadharas compiled the sacred discourses of the Lord Mahavira in the form of sutras, which became known as the Anga literature. It has twelve divisions: Achar, Sutra-krit, Sthan, Samavay, Bhagavati, Jnata, Upasaka-dasha, Antakrid-dasha, Anuttaroppapatik, Prasnavyakaran, Vipak, and Drishtibad. Drishtibad is a division of the earlier literature. Based on the Arhad-bhasit matrikapadas, the Ganadharas created fourteen scriptures, which contain the essence of the entire Shruta. These fourteen scriptures are known as the fourteen Purvas. The analytical method of these Purvas is extremely complex, so only those great sadhakas who were endowed with exceptional intelligence could understand them. For ordinary sadhakas and for the benefit of women, the Dvadasangi was created. Acharya Jinabhadragani Kshamasraman wrote that the study of Drishtibad was not suitable for women. Because women are of a frivolous nature, they are easily proud. Their senses are fickle. Their intellect is weaker than that of men. Therefore, the study of Drishtibad, with its excessive miracles and wonders, is not for them. The Maladhari Acharya Hemchandra, in explaining this topic, wrote that if women were to study Drishtibad, their frivolous nature would lead them to develop egotism, thinking, "I am a student of Drishtibad," which would lead them to despise and scorn men, causing their downfall. Therefore, the great compassionate Tirthankaras, who are the embodiments of mercy, prohibited women from studying Drishtibad and other studies that involve excessive miracles and wonders. The Brihatkalpaniyukti also mentions this. What Jinabhadragani Kshamasraman and Maladhari Hemchandra wrote about the distorted nature and weak intellect of women does not seem entirely accurate. These things are also possible in men. Many women are more intelligent and serious than men. This is clear from the descriptions found in the scriptures.
**Note:** The Jain terms have been preserved in the translation.