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4. Prajñāpanā Sūtra (Paņņavaņā):
This āgama describes the form and attributes of souls from a different perspective. 5. Sūrya Prajñapti Sūtra (Surya Paņņtti) :
This agama describes the Sun, the Planets and the associated mathematics regarding their motion. 6. Candra Prajñapti Sūtra :
This āgama also describes the Moon, the planets and the associated, mathematics regarding their motion. Both of these Upāngas, the Candra Prajnapti and Sūrya Prajñapati, are very important for understanding the astrology of olden times. 7. Jambūdvipa Prajñapti Sūtra :
This āgama provides a description of Jambūdvīpa. Jambūdvipa is a big island located in the center of the middle world as explained in the Jaina geography. It also provides information on ancient kings.
8. Nirayāvali Sūtra :
This āgama describes the story often brotherprinces. All ten princes fought with King Cetaka of Vaiśāli in cooperation with King Koņika. King Cetaka was the half brother of the ten princes. In the end all ten princes went to hell after dying in war. 9. Kalpāvatānsikā Sūtra (Kappavadarsião):
This āgama describes the story of King Konika's children. They did not fight with King Cetaka in the war. They renounced the world and became monks. After their death, they went to heaven.
10. Puşpikā Sūtra (Puspião):
This āgama describes the previous lives of certain devas (angels) who worshiped Lord Mahăvira.
11. Puşpa Cūlikā Sūtra :
This āgama describes stories similar to those in the Puspikā.
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