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Jaina Agamic Literature
Language, Provides Specific Meaning and detailed discussions on philosophical and ethical issues.
Contains
History of Jainism, Conducts and behavior of Monks with exceptions.
Authors
Sanghadāsagani, Jinbhadra-gani, (6th century).
Cūrṇi Literature
Prose Form, Prākṛta mixed Samskṛta Language and Contains, Jātaka and Religious Stories, provides good understanding, Social Customs, Business, Food Habits, Festivals, Clothings.
Author-Jinadasagani Mahattara 600 A.D.
Tikā Literature
Samskṛta mixed with Prakṛta commentaries, most important to understand Agama literature
Prominent Tikā Authors
Haribhadra Suri (705 to 755 A.D.) Prajñāpanā, Āvaśyaka, Nandi
Daśavaikälika, Anuyogadvāra
Silanka-suri (8th century A.D.) Acārānga, Sūtrakṛtānga
Abhayadeva sūri (11th century A.D.) 9 of 11 Angas
Malladhäri Hemcandra (1100 A.D.)
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Anuyogadvāra
Acarya Malayagiri (1100 A.D.)
Nandi, Prajñāpanā, Jīvābhigama, Bṛhatkalpa Rajapraśnīya, Candra prajñapti, Āvaśyaka Santi-sūri (1563 A.D.)
Uttaradhyayana Sūtra Vṛhat Tīkā
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