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This is a collection of texts. The final chapter is the Saptaatika. Acharya Amitagati composed the Sanskrit Panchasangraha based on this. It is a combination of prose and poetry and contains over 1300 verses.
In addition, two chapters, Shataka and Saptaatika, are similar to the Shataka and Saptaatika prevalent in the Svetambara tradition, with some variations in the text. The present Saptaatika has 72 verses and the Digambara tradition's Saptaatika has 79 verses. About 40 verses are almost identical, 14-15 verses have some variations in the text, and the remaining verses are different. The reason for this could be differences in beliefs and style. However, these differences in beliefs are not based on sectarian differences. Similarly, differences in the style of narration have led to differences in the verses. This difference is seen in the Upshamana and Kshapana chapters.
Thus, although there is a difference between these two Saptaatikas, they both originate from the same source and, after being divided into two streams in between, finally become one.
The essential points about the Saptaatika have been highlighted, so there is no need to say more.
Thus, I have expressed my views on Karma Siddhanta and Karma Granthas in the form of prefaces. I humbly request the learned community to kindly pay special attention to the promotion, study, and teaching of Karma literature.
— Shrichand Surana
- Devkumar Jain