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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3. Uttaradhyayana Sutra
This agam has the same place in Jain literature as the Dhammapada in Buddhism and the Geeta in the Hindu religion. It contains preaching regarding religious principles and practices, and many stories, dialogues, and examples based on such principles and practices.
4. Ogha Niryukti or Pinda Niryukti Sutra: *
This agam explains certain rules and procedures for monks with respect to travelling, staying, and accepting food and other necessities from lay people.
Chulika-sutras:
The scriptures, which enhance or decorate the meaning of Ang-agams are known as Chulika-sutras or some times known as Sutras.
1. Nandi Sutra:
This agam contains an elaborate description of Tirthankaras, Ganadharas, and five types of Knowledge (Jnan); Mati, Shrut, Avadhi, Manaparyay, and Keval-Jnan.
2. Anuyogadvara Sutra:
This agam provides the description of many rights regarding the mode of preaching.
Prakirna-agams:
The scriptures, which describe independent or miscellaneous subjects of the Jain religion, are known as Prakirna-sutra.
1. Chatuh Sharana: *
This agam contains prayers to the four benevolent beings:
Arihant Siddha
Sadhu
Dharma
- God in the form of perfect human being - God in the form of pure consciousness
- Ascetics
- Religion
2. Aatur Pratyakhyana (Aayur-Pachakhana): *
This agam explains differences in the death of children, youths, adults, and old people. It also describes the types of vows a wise person should take during various states of illness and how he should beg the pardon of all living beings in the universe.
3. Bhakti Parijna (Bhatta-parinna): *
This agam describes the process of fasting and how one should reflect at the time of death.
4. Sanstaraka (Santhara): *
This agam describes the process of dying by one's own desire (Santhara) and its glory.
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