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Jaina Agamic Literature
11. Vipāka Sūtra (Vivāgasuyam):
This agama explains the results of good and bad karmas through several stories.
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12. Dṛştivada Sūtra :
The twelfth Anga-agama Drṣtivada is considered lost by all Jain Sects. The description, which is found in the other Jaina Sūtras relating to Drṣtivādā, indicates that this Anga-agama was the largest of all Agama Sutras. It was classified in five parts; (1) Prakaraṇa, (2) Sūtra (3) Pūrvagata (4) Prathamanuyoga and (5) Cūlikā.
The third part, Pūrvagata contained 14 Pūrvas. They contain the Jaina religion's endless treasure of knowledge on every subject. Some scholars believe that it was so named, the knowledge, which existed before Lord Mahāvīra, was called 'Pürva'.
Upanga-agamas :
The scriptures, which were created in relation to Anga-āgamas, are called Upanga-agams. They provide further explanation of Anga-āgamas. 1. Aupapātika Sūtra (Ovavāiya):
This agama describes the splendid procession (view) of King Konika when he visited Lord Mahāvīra. It also explains how a person can attain heaven in the next life.
2. Rajapraşniya Sūtra (Rāyapasenijja):
This agama describes the story of Monk Kesi. Monk Keśi was the Ganadhara of Lord Parsvanatha. He removed the doubts of King Pradesi regarding the existence and attributes of the soul. Monk Keśi made the King a follower of the Jaina religion. After his death, the king was born in heaven as a deva. He appeared from heaven to shower Lord Mahāvira with unprecedented pomp and splendor. The thirty-two dramas (plays) described in this agama throw light upon the ancient dramatic art of India.
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3. Jivābhigama Sutra:
This agama describes the universe and the subtle description of all living beings (souls) of the universe. It gives very important information to the scholars of biology and botany.
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