Jaina Agamic Literature importance of Right Knowledge

Author(s): Dulichand Jain
Publisher: Z_Mohanlal_Banthiya_Smruti_Granth_012059.pdf

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। स्व: मोहनलाल बाठिया स्मृति ग्रन्थ
people with Lord Mahavira about the existence of the soul, analysis of various philosophical tenets and
narration of the incidents of that period. 6. Jñatrodharmakatha : Jaina faith has been preached
through a large collection of narrative and didactic stories. Upäsakadasah: Gives an exemplary account of the biographies of ten lay-men, who took to vows and led and austere life. Antakyddasah : Life sketch of those personalities (monks as well as householders) who attained final emancipation by practising rigorous austerities. Aupapātika : Life sketch of those aspirants who led a pious life, practised austerities and attained
heavenly bliss. 10. Vipaka : This work deals with the irrevocable law of
karma, the results that follow from good and bad
deeds performed in previous lives. 11. Daśäsrutaskaridha (Kalpasūtra): This text highlights
the Jaina way of life and includes a life sketch of Lord
Mahāvira and other Tirthankaras. 12. Dasavaikälika: It contains ten chapters on a variety
of subjects pertaining to the life and spiritual practices of a monk. Here the whole Jaina philosophy is
explained in a nutshell. 13. Uttaradhyayana : It is the most popular text on Jaina
anthology and is an invaluable guide to spiritual seekers, it is claimed to be the last sermon of Lord Mahavira. Uttarădhyayana is a mixture of dialogues, parables and catechisms, mostly in verse. The tenets of Jaina conduct, ethics, spirituality and philosophy are explained in very lucid manner.