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Jainism in a Global Perspective
11 Pratimās of layperson Pratimās of ascetics (monks and nuns) Kalpasūtra - (recited during the Paryūşana) 30 places of bondage of Mohnıya karma 9 Nidānas (Niyane)
5. Pañca Kalpa Sūtra :
This sūtraexplains the daily rituals which the monks and nuns have to perform. only scattered chapters of this agama are now available. However, the commentaries (Bhāşyaand Cūrņi) written about this āgama by some elder monks are available.
6. Mahāniśitha Sūtra :
This āgam explains the process of confession and repentance (Prāyaścitta) for monks and nuns. It explains the magnitude of pain one has to suffer if he or she breaks the fourth vow (chastity). It also describes and explains the conduct of good and bad monks.
Mūla-sūtras :
The scriptures, which are essential for monks and nuns to study in the early stages of their ascetic life, are called Mūlasūträs.
1. Āvaśyaka Sūtras:
The daily retuals or routines, which is necessary to perform during the day and night for the purification of soul, are called Āvasyaka. A description of the six routines (Āvašyakas) is explained in this āgama. The six routines are; Sāmāyika, Caturvinsatistava, Vandanā, Pratikramana, Kāyotsarāga, and Pratyākhyāna. 2. Daśavaikālika Sūtra
This agama briefly describes and explains the conduct of ascetic
life.
3. Uttarādhyayana Sūtra
This āgamahas the same place in Jaina literature as the Dhammapada in Buddhism and the Gītā in the Hindu religion. It contains preachings regarding religious principles and practices, and many stories, dialogues, and examples based on such principles and practices.
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