Ardha Magadhi Reader

Author(s): B D Jain
Publisher: Shri Satguru Publications

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other commentary by Harshakula composed in V. S. 1583 (1526 A, D.) is also available.
3. Tháņamgam (Skt. Mah.) consists of ten Tháŋas or chapters which successively enumerate categories conceived as one, two, three and so on up to ten. It is designed for the instruction of more advanced students.
4 Samaváyamgam (Skt. Erat ) like the Tháņamga is an enumeration of categories arranged in the ascending order of their contents from one to ten millions. Amgas No. 3 and 4 forin a separate group. Amgas 3-11 are in prose and have been commented upon by Abhayadeva..
5. Viváha--(or Vigáha--) pannattí (Skt. En qua: popularly kyown as Bhagavatí Sútra consists of 41 Sayas (centuries). The first twenty Sayas are a record of conversation between Mahávíra and his senior disciple Indrabhúti. Sayas 21-41 contain legends which throw a great light on the life of Mahávírá.
6. Náyádhammakaháo ( Skt. War II: ) is divided into two Suyakkhandhas which greatly differ in extent from each other. The first in 19 chapters contains the náyas ie. edifying tales or parables designed to serve as moral examples. The second which is far smaller than the first contains in 10 vaggas the dhammakahás i.e. edifying legends.
7. Uvásagadasáo ( Skt. 3TIEREN: ) contains legends and stories about the ten chief lay disciples of Mahávíra. The first chapter of this work expounds the rules of life for a householder,