Jaina Epistemology

SR No.: 006738
Original Sutra Author: N/A
Author: Indra Chandra Shastri
Publisher: Parshwanath Vidyapith
Publication Year: 1990
Total Pages: 516
Language: English
Classification: Book_English
File Size: 21 MB

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History ard Sources
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1. Satkhandāgama
2. Karmapraksti 3. Sataka
4. Saptatikā. The Kasāya-prābhịta also discusses the same topic. It is based on the third Prabhịta of tenth vastu in the Jõānapravāda. Karma-praksti was composed by Sivašarma Sūri in the 4th century A. D. The Sataka and Saptatikā or Sittari are known as the fifth and sixth karmagranthas respectively. We are not sure about their authorship. According to one view they are composed by Sivaśarma Sūri The other view attributes them to Candrarsi-Mahattara (6th cent.) The latter is known as the author of Panca-samgraha also, which is an important work on this topic.
In addition to the above, there are four other works by Devendra Sūri (1220 A. D.). They are generally known as four Karma granthas; but, their actual titles are as follows :(1) Karmavipāka, (2) Karmastava, (3) Bandhasvāmitva and (4) Şadaśítikā, Devandra Sūri has himself written a commentary on them; where he refers to the four old karma-granthas as the basis of his own. They also had the same title prefixed with Bșhat. They were composed by Garga Rşi, about whom nothing is known.
LITERATURE OF THE TARKA-SCHOOL Mutual Influence : The present treatment is confined to the Āgama school only. The development of the Tarka-school is beyond its scope. Yet, the Agamic treatment, in its later stages, is not free from the logical influence. Many scholars have contributed to both the schools to a considerable extent. It is, therefore, essential to have some acquaintance with the main trends of the logical development.
Beginning of the Tarka-School : The tarka or reasoning is a human instinct. It begins with the history of human race. The earliest literature of India is full of logical discussions. We cannot say that the Brāhmaṇas, the Upanişads and the Pițakas pursued their debates without any system. They must