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3. Bhaktaparijñā (Bhatta-pariņņā):
This āgama describes the process of fasting and how one should reflect at the time of death.
4. Sanstäraka (Santhārā) :
This agama describes the process of dying by one's own desire (Santhārā) and its glory. 5. Tandulavaicārika :
This agama describes the state of pregnancy and provides knowledge about the human body.
6. Candravedhyaka :
This agama describes the method of concentrated meditation (Dhyāna) that one should observe through the descriptionof Rādhāvedha.
7. Devendrastava :
This agama describes the names, positions, and residences of Devas (angels) that live in heaven. It also provides a description of the moon, sun, planets, and stars.
8. Ganita vidiyā (Gaņivijjā):
This ägama describes palmistry and how it is used to predict the future (Nimitta).
9. Mahāpratyākhyāna :
This āgama explains how to completely give up the worst sins and how to repent for these sins.
10. Virastava :
This agama is considered lost. However, it appears from literature referencing this agama that it contained prayers of Lord Mahāvīra.
Note: These 13 Āgamas are not recognized by the Sthānakvāsī and Terāpanthi Svetāmbara Jaina sects.
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