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ŚRĪ SUYAGADANGA SUTRA
2ND ANGA SŪTRA
JAINISM: A JUDICIOUS DESCRIPTION
After self-awareness when a person is on the path to purification, his soul is entangled with many different philosophies of the world. 'After self-introspection, what kind of efforts do I have to make to attain spirituality?' This question gives rise to much contemplation on various preceptions and philosophies and many kinds of beliefs arise about this topic. When he contemplates on this question, he witnesses the different beliefs of the world and this is when he is entwined with numerous questions that arise from within, "What should I do?" In such critical moments, Lord Mahāvīra provides a solution with a beneficial view point. Śrī Suyagadanga Sūtra consists of Lord Mahāvīra's complete description and perfect guidance on purification of the soul.
What makes Jain Philosophy distinct from the other philosophies of the world? How and why the Jain philosophy is different is illustrated in the ŚRĪ SUYAGADANG SŪTRA. It explains the importance of Jain Philosophy. The extraordinary virtues of Lord Mahāvīra are portrayed. The painful and torturous life that one has to suffer in hell due to non-meritorious deeds is well described. For many meditative souls or those who want to reach the depths of Jainology the Suyagadang Sutra focuses on various stages of salvation so that a soul that uplifts itself in a total meditative
state does not get confused by various other existing philosophies.
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