Book Title: Agam 24 Chhed 01 Nishith Sutra Sthanakavsi
Author(s): Amarmuni
Publisher: Padma Prakashan

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________________ 7. Illustrated Jnata Dharma Katha Sutra (Parts 1 and 2) Price* 1,600/ Famous inspiring and enlightening religious tales, allegories and incidents told by Bhagavan Mahavir presented with attractive colourful illustrations. This works makes the abstract philosophical principles easy to understand. This is the sixth Anga complete in two volumes. 8. 9. Illustrated Upasak Dasha and Anuttaraupapatik Dasha Sutra Price 800/This book contains the seventh and the ninth Angas. The seventh anga, Upasak Dasha, contains the stories of life of ten prominent Shravak disciples of Bhagavan Mahavir with a special emphasis on their religious conduct. The ninth Anga Anuttaraupapatik Dasha contains thrilling description of the lofty austerities and meditation done by thirty three specific ascetics. With colourful illustrations. Illustrated Niryavalika and Vipaak Sutra Price 800/Niryavalika has five Upangas that contain the story of the birth of king Kunik, a devout disciple of Bhagavan Mahavir. This also contains the thrilling and illustrated description of the famous Mahashilakantak war between Kunik and Chetak, the president of the republic of Vaishali. Besides these it also has life-stories of many Shramans and Shramanis of the lineage of Bhagavan Parshva Naath. Vipaak Sutra contains the description of the extremely bitter fruits of ignoble deeds. This touching description inspires one towards noble deeds like charity and austerities the fruits of which have been lucidly described in its second section titled Sukha-vipaak. The colourful artistic illustrations add to the attraction. 10. Illustrated Antakriddasha Sutra Price 800/ This eighth Anga contains the inspiring stories of the spiritual pursuits of ninety great men destined to be liberated. This Sutra is specially read during the Paryushan period. The illustrations related to austerities are specially informative. 11. Illustrated Aupapatik Sutra Price 800/ This the first Upanga. This contains lucid and poetic description of numerous topics including King Kunik's preparations to go to pay homage to Bhagavan Mahavir, Bhagavan's sermon and establishment of the religious order. This also contains the description of austerities observed by Ambad and many other Parivrajaks. 12. Illustrated Raipaseniya Sutra Price 800/This is the third Upanga. It provides an interesting and edifying reading of the discussions between Acharya Keshi Kumar Shraman and the anti-religious king Pradeshi on topics like soul, next life, and rebirth. This dialogue turned him into a great religionist. The illustrations of the examples showing the difference between soul and body are also instructive. निशीथ सूत्र (374) Nishith Sutra

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