Gandharavada

Author(s): Esther A Solomon
Publisher: Gujarat Vidyasabha

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Then are given the synonyms of pravacana, sūtra and anuyoga (exposition) (1347-1387). After dealing with anuyoga and ananuyoga (non-anuyoga) along with their niksepas with illustrations, the difference between bhāṣā, vibhāṣā and vārttika, is explained and the qualifications of the teacher and the disciple are dealt with and illustrated. (1388–1483).
After this preliminary discussion, Jinabhadra following Bhadrabābu raises and answers a number of questions one. ought to grasp fully before one studies the Sāmāyika adhyayana. The points raised are worthy of forming the basis of the introduction of any modern work : (i) uddesa - a general statement of what is to be expounded (ii) nirdes --a particular statement of what is to be treated, (ii) nirgama -- origin of the Sāmāyika, (iv) kşetra -- place, (v) kala -- time, (vi) puruşa - from whom it was obtained, (vii) kāraṇa-cause, (viii) pratyaya-conviction (ix) laksaņa — definition, cbaracteristic, (x) naya-modes, points of view, (xi) samavatāra — the application of payas, (xii) anumatirecognition of the Sāmāyika by particular nayas and from the highest point of view, (xiii) kim - what is the Sāmāyika ? (xiv) its types, (xv) whose is it? (xvi) where? (xvii) wberein ? (xviii) how is it acquired ? (xix) how long does it endure ? (xx) how many acquire it at one time, (xxi) what is the perriod of its absence ? (xxii) period of non-absence or continuity ? (xxiii) for how many lives can it continue, (xxiv) how many times can it be aczepted, (xxv) what place it (soul who has acquired Så máyika) affects, (xxvi) nirukti — explanation of Sāmāyiką. (1481-2802).
Discussing the third point, nirgama, under the pretext of explaining how Mahāvīra could achieve the nirgama (coming out) from false belief, etc., the entire history of Jaina religion starting from before Rşubhadeva, and the life of Mabăvira is given in all its details, with special emphasis on the spiritual career, by Bhadrabahu, but Jinabhadra has not commented upon this portion, Jinabhadra starts in all earnest when he comes to the episode of Gañadhara Väda related above, which occurred