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4. Ogha Niryukti or Pinda Niryukti Sūtra :
This āgama explains certain rules and procedures for monks with respect to travelling, staying, and accepting food and other necessities from lay people.
Cülikā-sūtras
The scriptures, which enhance or decorate the meaning of Anga-āgamas are know as Cūlikā-sūtras or some times known as Sūtras.
1. Nandi Sūtra :
This āgama contains an elaborate description of Tīsthankaras, Ganadharas, and five types of knowledge (Jñāna); Mati, Śruta, Avadhi, Manahparyaya, and Kevala-Jõāna.
2. Anuyogadvāra Sūtra :
This agama provides the description of many rights regarding the mode of preaching.
Prakirņa-āgamas:
The scriptures, which describe independent or miscellaneous subjects of the Jaina religion, are known as Prakirņa-sūtra described as under.
1. Catuḥsaraṇa :
This āgama contains prayers to the four benevolent beings :
Arihanta
God in the form of perfect human being Siddha
God in the form of pure consciousness
(Liberated one) Sädhu
Ascetics Dharma
Religion 2. Atura Pratyākhyāna (Ayura-Paccākhāņa) :
This agama explains differences in the death of children, youths, adults, and old people. It also describes the types of vows a wise person should take during various states of illness and how he should beg the pardon of all living beings in the universe.
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