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ŚRĪ SAMĀVĀYANGA SŪTRA
4TH ANGA SŪTRA
AN INSIGHT INTO DIFFERENT SUBJECTS
The Samvāyānga Sūtra is the fourth compilation of Lord Mahāvīra's divine doctrines. Various subjects with deep insight are discussed in this compilation. It highlights the method by which controversial topics can be dealt systematically. Guidelines
on how to stay in a balanced state of mind in any kind of situation are listed. It is an
informative compilation of many topics concerning the material world.
Lord Mahāvīra believed that hair is the root cause of moral deterioration and therefore has specified the time to abate such kind of decline. In a scientific way, the length of hair that is appropriate is also discussed. We should show our gratitude
to this great compilation as it enlightens us on so many different topics and clears
our doubts on various subjects.
The life of our 19th Tirthankara is narrated. It describes his journey from the time he was in power to the time he renounced the world. Science proves that there exists only one sun and one moon but Lord has said that are two suns and two moons in this universe. He has explained that we view the first sun on one day, and the second sun on the following day. Therefore their appearance is seen by us on every alternate day. This has been a very challenging topic of research for scientists. The Samvāyānga Sūtra is necessary read for all enthusiastic scientists in this field of research.
