Jain Study Center NC Raleigh 1997 11 YJA Regional Convention

Author(s): Jain Study Center NC Raleigh
Publisher: USA Jain Study Center NC Raleigh

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10. Prashna Vyakrana Sutra (Panha Vagarnai):
This agam describes the five great vows (mahavratas) and the five worst sins defined in the Jain religion.
11. Vipaka Sutra (Vivagsuyam):
This agam explains the results of good and bad karmas through several stories.
12. Drastivada Sutra:
The twelfth Ang-agam Drastivad is considered lost by all Jain Sects. The description, which is found in the other Jain Sutras relating to Drashtivada, indicates that this Ang-agam was the largest of all Agam Sutras. It was classified in five parts; (1) Parikarma (2) Sutra (3) Purvagata (4) Pratham-anuyoga and (5) Chulika.
The third part, Purvagata contained 14 purvas. They contain the Jain religion's endless treasure of knowledge on every subject. Some scholars believe that it was so named, the knowledge, which existed before Lord Mahavira was called 'Purva'.
Upang-agams:
The scriptures, which were created in relation to Ang-agams, are called Upang-agams. They provide further explanation of Ang-agams.
1. Aupa Patika Sutra (Ovavaiya):
This agam describes the splendid procession (view) of King Konika when he visited Lord. Mahavir. It also explains how a person can attain heaven in the next life.
2. Raja Prashniya Sutra (Raya Pasen Ijja):
This agam describes the story of Monk Keshi. Monk Keshi was the Ganadhara of Lord Parshvanath. He removed the doubts of King Pradeshi regarding the existence and attributes of the soul. Monk Keshi made the king a follower of the Jain religion. After his death, the king was born as a deva in heaven. He appeared from heaven to shower Lord Mahavir with unprecedented pomp and splendor. The thirty-two dramas (plays) described in this agam throw light upon the ancient dramatic art of India.
3. Jivabhigama Sutra:
This agam describes the universe and the subtle description of all living beings (souls) of the universe. It gives very important information to the scholars of biology and botany.
4. Prajnapana Sutra (Pannavana):
This agam describes the form and attributes of souls from a different perspective.
5. Surya Prajnapti Sutra (Surya Pannti):
This agam describes the Sun, the planets and the associated mathematics regarding their motion.
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