Kundakunda Acharya and Jain Philosophy

SR No.: 007643
Original Sutra Author: N/A
Author: Jayantilal Jain
Publisher: Research Foundation for Jainology Chennai
Publication Year: 1997
Total Pages: 66
Language: English
Classification: Book_English
File Size: 3 MB

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salvation, karma and the self, etc. One may name any concept in Jain Philosophy and this greater scripture will provide the 'masterkey' to understand and unlock the deeper secrets of these concepts.
Since the inception of this marvellous work, it has considerably influenced great scholars, monks and Jains over centuries and even today it continues to inspire millions of Jains and other scholars. In this highly sacred book, Acharya Kundakunda is at his best, his philosophy acumen at best and Jain Philosophy is in its most illuminating and fascinating form.
VI CONTROVERSIAL WORKS Some of the scriptures have been associated with Acharya Kundakunda but there is no clear evidence that these were his works.
Following are some of the controversial books of Acharya Kundakunda :
1. PARIKARMA This Scripture deals with karmas and is one of the oldest book on the subject. According to Indranandi's 'Shrutavatar' there are several extracts from 'Parikarma' in the Dhawala commentary and while talking about the period of Kundakunda Acharya, there is an effort to prove that 'Parikarma' should have been written by Kundakunda Acharya and this book should be the first book on 'Karananuyoga', the science of karma.
2. MOOLACHAR Moolachara refers to the rules or conduct to be followed by monks and has an exhaustive description of life of a monk. Vasunandi has written a commentary on this book and according to him 'Moolachar' has been written by VattakerAcharya. But accordingly to Dr. Upaanye and Jugalakishoreji Mukhtaar, 'Moolachar' was written by Kundakunda Acharya. Pt. Heeralal Siddhanta Shastri is also of the opinion that 'Moolachar' was composed by Kundakunda Acharya and Pt. Shastri has taken the meaning of 'Vattaka Ela Acharya' as 'Vartak Ela Acharya'. Pt. Paramaanandaji also feels that Moolachar was written by Kundakunda Acharya. But according to Shri
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