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What is the source of the exposition of Karmavada, an integral part of Jain philosophy? The answer of the interpreters and proponents of Jain Karmavada literature is that the fundamental, detailed, and comprehensive exposition of the subject matter of Jain Karmavada is found in the Maha Shastra called Karma Pravada Purva. Our exposition of Karmavada, other compositions, etc., are based on this Maha Shastra. Although this original Maha Shastra has been lost to oblivion and vanished due to the passage of time, the Karmavada literature available to us today is a shadow of the original Maha Shastra. Due to the oblivion and absence of the aforementioned Maha Shastra, the creators of Karma literature had to leave out the exposition of many things in Karmavada, and many descriptions that appear contradictory have been left to the mercy of fate.
**Proponents of Jain Karma Literature**
The proponents of Jain Karma Siddhanta literature are divided into two traditions: Shwetambar and Digambar. However, the exposition and description of Karmavada have remained the same. This is why both traditions are considered to have the same theoretical framework in every subject. Both traditions are also on the same level in terms of the characteristics of this literature. In addition, there may be ease or difficulty, brevity or detail in the composition and description of the subject matter depending on the abilities of the authors. However, from a realistic perspective, the Karmavada literature of neither tradition can be considered less glorious. As is the case with every subject, both traditions have borrowed, described, and compared each other's material in Karmavada literature. This proves that neither tradition is less glorious in Karmavada literature. There have been many learned Acharyas in both traditions who are experts in Karmavada, and their statements are never flawed. Powerful texts like Karma Prakriti, Pancha Sangraha, etc.,