ISJS Jainism Study Notes E5 Vol 01

Author(s): International School for Jain Studies
Publisher: International School for Jain Studies

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7.0 Jaina Works on Scientific Subjects
There are innumerable secular writings in Prakrit and other languages on Grammar, Meter, lexicography, mathematics, astrology and music, and other subjects as well.
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1. The Suyapannatti, the fifth text of Upäriga, deals with astronomy.
2. The Candapannatti, the seventh text of Upäriga describes astrology of Indian tradition.
3. The Vivahapadala is another Prakrit work which deals with wedding astrology.
4. The Tiloyapannatti, Gommaṭasara and other many Prakrit texts are considered essential for the history of Indian mathematics.
5. The Paiyalacchināmamālā is reprehensive work of lexicography.
6. The Prakrit Paingalam and Alankaradappana are closely related with Indian poetics.
1. There are descriptions of several quizzes and question-answers in different contexts. 2. Social service was popular in different forms. Like
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7. Angavijja written by an unknown author or authors. It is work of importance for reconstructing India's history of the first four centuries after Christ. It is an encyclopedic work for highlighting the cultural materials it contains.
8. Thakkara Pheru wrote six scientific works: Vastusara on architecture and iconography, Jyotisasara on astrology and astronomy, Ratnapariksä on gemology, Ganitasära on arithmetic, Dhatutpatti on metallurgy and perfumery trade, and Dravyapariksa an essay on money-exchange.
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8.0 Cultural Significance of Jaina Literature
Jaina literature presents a realistic picture of socio-economic life of ancient Indian people. It is important also for having a study of contemporary society and culture.
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SCHOOL
Vapi
Vanakhanda
Chitrasabhä
Mahānasasālā
Tigicchiyasālā
Alamkara-Sabha
परमे
Anatha Mandapa
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SELF STUDY IS THE SUPREME AUSTERITY,
स्वाध्याय
Public welfare centre
contained a bunch of trees for shade picture-gallery for entertainment
a centre for getting free food Medical aid centre Saloon and make-up room
An orphanage
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