Book Title: Jain Journal 2009 07
Author(s): Satyaranjan Banerjee
Publisher: Jain Bhawan Publication

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________________ Anupam Jash: The Präkṛta Jaina Literature and its philosophical value 9. Kalpavatansikā Sūtra (Kappavadamsiao). 10. Pushpika Sutra (Puspiao). 11. Pushpa Chulikā Sūtra. 12. Vṛshnidasha Sutra (Vanhidasao). 18 Cheda Sutras : The subject matter described in the Cheda-sutras is the rule of conduct, punishment, and repentance for ascetics. The Cheda Sūtras are: 35 1. Niśitha Sutra (Nisiha), 2. Brhat Kalpa Sutra, 3. Vyavahardasakalpa Sutra, 4. Dasha Śruta Skandha Sutra (Acārdashā, 5. Panch Kalpa Sutra, 6. Mahanisitha Sutra. 19 Mula-Sūtras: The scriptures, which are essential for monks and nuns to study in the early stages of their ascetic life, are called Mūla-sūtras. 1. Avasyaka Sutra, 2. Dasa Vaikalika Sūtra, 3. Uttaradhyayana Sutra, 4. Ogha Niryukti Pinda Niryukti Sūtra.20 Culika-Sutras : The scriptures, which enhance or decorate the meaning of AñgaĀgamas are known as Culikā-sūtras. These are: 1. Nandi Sutra. 2. Anuyogadvāra Sūtra. Prakirṇa-Sūtras: Those scriptures describe independent or miscellaneous subjects of the Jaina religion are Prakīrna-sūtras. These are: 1. Catuḥ Sarana, 2. Ātur Pratyākhyāna (Āyur-Pachakhāna), 18. ibid., p. xxxiv. 19. ibid., p. - XXXV. 20. ibid., p. - XXXV.

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