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Anupam Jash: The Präkṛta Jaina Literature and its philosophical value
9. Kalpavatansikā Sūtra (Kappavadamsiao). 10. Pushpika Sutra (Puspiao).
11. Pushpa Chulikā Sūtra.
12. Vṛshnidasha Sutra (Vanhidasao). 18
Cheda Sutras :
The subject matter described in the Cheda-sutras is the rule of conduct, punishment, and repentance for ascetics. The Cheda Sūtras
are:
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1. Niśitha Sutra (Nisiha), 2. Brhat Kalpa Sutra, 3. Vyavahardasakalpa Sutra, 4. Dasha Śruta Skandha Sutra (Acārdashā, 5. Panch Kalpa Sutra, 6. Mahanisitha Sutra. 19
Mula-Sūtras:
The scriptures, which are essential for monks and nuns to study in the early stages of their ascetic life, are called Mūla-sūtras.
1. Avasyaka Sutra, 2. Dasa Vaikalika Sūtra, 3. Uttaradhyayana Sutra, 4. Ogha Niryukti Pinda Niryukti Sūtra.20
Culika-Sutras :
The scriptures, which enhance or decorate the meaning of AñgaĀgamas are known as Culikā-sūtras. These are:
1. Nandi Sutra.
2. Anuyogadvāra Sūtra.
Prakirṇa-Sūtras:
Those scriptures describe independent or miscellaneous subjects of the Jaina religion are Prakīrna-sūtras. These are:
1. Catuḥ Sarana, 2. Ātur Pratyākhyāna (Āyur-Pachakhāna),
18. ibid., p. xxxiv.
19. ibid., p. - XXXV.
20. ibid., p. - XXXV.
