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This is a composition of **kamasahitya**. While the literature related to **karmavada** from both traditions has many characteristics, it is like saying that the owner of another sect is **taran durjay sharda ma kosa** - deprived of the unique brilliance of **karmavada**. In short, both sects have made a significant contribution to strengthening the **karmavada** accepted by Jain philosophy.
The concept of **karma** is found in Vedic and Buddhist literature, but it is so limited that no specific text on it is found in that literature. However, in Jain philosophy, the concept of **karma** is subtle, systematic, and very detailed. Therefore, the scripture that expounds these ideas, which is called **karma shastra** or **karma-related literature**, has occupied a large part of the **janasahitya**. **Karma sahitya** should be called the heart of Jain literature. Although some discussion of **karma** is found in other Jain texts, there are also many independent texts on it.
Lord Mahavira preached **karmavada**, and its tradition continues to this day. However, there have been some changes in it due to sectarian differences, compilation, and language.
(1) **Sectarian Differences:** Lord Mahavira's teachings were divided into two branches: **Svetambara** and **Digambara**. At that time, **karma shastra** also became divided. The foundation of sectarian differences was laid in such a way that scholars from both sects never got the opportunity to discuss the **karma tattva** preached by Lord Mahavira together. As a result, in the original subject:
1. To get a special introduction to **Svetambara-Digambara karmavada** literature, see the preface of '**Sastikrashnatwar Prachin Karmaprantha:**' published by Shri Atmanand Jain Sabha Bhavnagar and edited by Shri Narvijayji Maharaj.