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Translation of Canonical Texts from Prakrit into English by Prof. K. C. Lalwani : 1. DASAVALKALIKA SUTRA by Arya Sayyambhava, Motilal
Banarsidass, Delhi, 1973. Pages xx+268. Price Rs. 30.00. 2. KALPA SUTRA by Bhadrabahu Svami, Motilal Banarsidass,
Delhi, 1979. Pages xix+207. Price Rs. 55.00. 3. BHAGAVATI SUTRA by Sudharma Svami, Vol. I (Satakas
1-2), Jain Bhawan, Calcutta, 1973. Pages xv+334. Price Rs. 40.00. 4. BHAGAVATI SUTRA by Sudharma Svami, Vol. II (Satakas
3-6), Jain Bhawan, Calcutta, 1974. Pages xv +-403. Price
Rs. 40.00. 5. BHAGAVATI SUTRA by Sudharma Svami, Vol. III (Satakas
7-8), Jain Bhawan, Calcutta 1980. Pages xi +312. Price
Rs. 50.00. 6. UTTARADHYAYANA SUTRA (The Last Testament of
Bhagavan Mahavira), Prajnanam, Calcutta, 1977. Pages viit 488. Price Rs. 70.00.
1. Dasavaikālika Sutra or Dasaveyaliya is one of the four Mula Sutras of the Svetambara Jainas. It was written by Arya Sayyambh fifth head of the order from Mahavira, around 429 B.C. to help in the spiritual progress of his son wk., was destined to die within six months after initiation. The book is therefore, an important text for any one who wants to know the rudiments of Jainism, both its philosophy and practice, from a single book.
Based on Atmapravāda, Karmapravāda, Satyapravāda and Pratyakhyāna Purva, the Sutra presents in a terse form the most authoritative code of conduct. The work proved so useful that soon after its compilation, it replaced the Acaránga, the useful text on conduct, in the curriculum of the study of the monks. It has been a source of inspiration and guidance for them during the past 2300 years.
The book includes Prakrit text, its Sanskrit version and English translation. The translator has presented the most logical exposition keeping clear of the wilderness of conflicting commentaries. The book
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