Book Title: History of Canonical Literature of Jainas
Author(s): Hiralal R Kapadia, Nagin J Shah
Publisher: Prakrit Text Society Ahmedabad

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________________ 176 THE CANONICAL LITERATURE OF THE JAINAS AŃGAVIJJĀ1 This is looked upon by some as Païnnaga. It is written in Prākṛta, some portions of which are in prose and some in verse. Its extent is indicated in Jaina granthāvalī as 9000 slokas. It seems to be an anonymous work. It appears that at least to some extent, it is a nimittaśāstra. AJĪVAKAPPA This is a small work in Prākṛta in 44 verses. It deals with certain articles like a stick, a needle, a nail-cutter etc. which a Jaina saint is likely to have with him. AURAPACCAKKHĀŅA This is also a work in Präkṛta in verse. It deals with the glorification of the five Parameṣṭhins. See D C G C M (vol. XVII, pt. 1, p. 326). GACCHĀYĀRA This work "school rules" consists of 137 verses or so in Prākṛta. As stated in its 135th verse, it is based upon Mahānisīha, Vavahāra etc. It deals with the following topics: The fruit accruing from staying in gaccha, characteristics of a Gani alias Sūri, prowess of gītārtha, distinguishing features of gaccha, avoidance of undue contact with the Jaina nuns and behaviour of these nuns. JAMBŪSĀMIAJJHAYANA This is a work consisting of 21 sections known as uddesagas. It deals with the life of Jambusvāmin. JOÏSAKARANDAYA This work is in verses in Prakṛta. Its sections, like those of the Puvvas and Suriyapannatti, are styled as pāhuḍas. Its subject-matter is more or less astronomy. It is an epitome of Suriyapannatti (vide v. 1). It is in accordance with the Valabhi tradition as is the case with Jivasamāsa. 1. This work is edited by Muni Punyavijayaji and published by Prakrit Text Society. The edition contains an interesting introduction. (Ed.) Jain Education International For Private & Personal Use Only www.jainelibrary.org

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