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Jaina Agamic Literature
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Tattvārtha-sūtra Commentary on Tattvārtha-sūtra Commentary on Tattvärtha-sutra Commentary on Tattvärtha-sutra Commentary on Tattvārtha-sutra
Umāsvāti Samantabhadra Pūjyapāda Akalanka Vidyānanda
200 A.D. 600 A.D. 700 A.D. 750 A.D. 800 A.D.
Summary :
The Jaina literature, which was compiled by Ganadharas and Śrutakevlis, is known as Agama literature. These texts are the Holy scriptures of the Jaina religon.
The Agama Sūtras show great reverence for all forms of life and strict codes of vegetarianism, asceticism, non-violence, and opposition to war.
The existing Agama sūtras are accepted as the authentic preaching of Lord Mahāvira by the Svetāmbara sects, but the Digambara sect does not accept them as authentic.
Digambaras follow two main text and four Anuyogas written by great Ācāryas (scholars) from 100 to 1000 AD as the basis for their religious philosophy and practices.
The Jaina literature, which is not classified as Āgama Sutras, is known as non-agama literature.
Summary of Jaina Āgamas Anga-āgamas :
Anga-āgamas are the oldest religious scriptures and the backbone of Jaina literature.
1. Acurằnga Sutra (Ayārānga):
This āgama describes the code of conduct and behavior of ascetic life. It also describes the penance of Lord Mahāvira. This is the oldest āgama from a linguisticpoint of view. 2. Sūtrakstānga Sūtra (Sūyagadānga) :
This agama describes non-violence, Jaina metaphysiscs, and the refutation of other religious theories such as Kriyāvāda, Akriyavāda,
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