Book Title: $JES 904 Compendium of Jainism (Jain Academic Bowl Manual 3rd Edition)
Author(s): JAINA Education Committee
Publisher: JAINA Education Committee

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________________ JAIN HISTORY LITERATURE and SECTS Chatuh-sharana*: This Ägam contains prayers to the four benevolent beings: a) Arihanta - God in the form of a perfect human being, b) Siddha - God in the form of pure consciousness, c) Sädhu - Ascetics and d) Dharma - Religion. Ätur-pratyäkhyäna (Äura-pachchakkhäna)": This Ägam describes the types of vows a wise person should take during various states of illness and how at the time of the death he should beg the pardon of all living beings in the universe. Bhakta-parijnä (Bhatta-parinnä)*: This Ägam describes the process of fasting and how one should reflect at the time of death. Sanstäraka (Santhäraga)": This Ägam describes the process of dying by one's own desire and its glory. E02 Jain Scriptures and Literature Tandulavaitälika*: This Ägam describes the state of pregnancy and provides knowledge about the human body. Chandra-vedhyaka": This Ägam describes the method of concentrated meditation (Dhyana) that one should observe through the description of Rädhävedha. Devendra-stava*: This Ägam describes the names, positions, and residences of Devas (angels) that live in heaven. It also provides a description of the moon, sun, planets, and stars. Ganita-vidyä": This Ägam describes palmistry and how it is used to predict the future (Nimitta). Mahā-pratyäkhyāna": This Ägam explains how to completely give up the worst sins and how to repent for these sins. Virastava*: This Ägam is considered lost. However, it appears from literature referencing this Ägam that it contained prayers of Bhagawan Mahavir. *Note: the Sthänakaväsi and Teräpanthi Jain sects do not recognize 13 Anga-bähya Ägams. 07 Digambars Anga-bähya Ägams Though the Digambars contend that Sthavirs composed fourteen Anga-bähya Ägams different from the twelve Anga Ägams, they also believe that those Anga-bähya Ägams too have become extinct. The titles of these fourteen Anga-bähya Ägams are: 1 Sämäyika Descriptions about equanimity 2 3 4 5 6 Page 282 of 398 Chaturvimshati-Stava Name of 24 Tirthankars, Kalyänaks, special powers (Atishaya), ways of their worship as a group. Ways to worship one Tirthankar in their temple etc. Description of seven types of Pratikraman. Description of five appropriateness of Vinaya. Ways to worship Arihantas, Siddhas, Ächäryas, and Sädhus. Vandanä Pratikraman Vainayiks Kritikarma Compendium of Jainism - 2015

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