Jaina Agamic Literature importance of Right Knowledge

Author(s): Dulichand Jain
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14. Nandi : The text explains the nature of knowledge
and details of the various kinds of knowledge in a very
interesting style. 15. Jambūdviparajapti and 16. Sūryaaprajñapti : These two texts deal respectively
with cosmology, movement of the sun and the moon
etc. 17. Āvasyaka Niryukti : The details of debates that
scholars of other schools had with Lord Mahāvira. 18. Avasyaka Cūrni : This commentary on Āva'syaka
illustrates the various incidents that took place in Lord
Mahavira's life. 19. Višeşavasyaka : Philosophical principles of almost
all philosophical schools.
This short account of Jaina Agamic tradition gives us some idea of the immense vitality which has pervaded this tradition throughout its history. THE MESSAGE OF INSPIRATION
The Agamas cover a vide range of topics which serve not only an ideological purpose but are also of practical importance. The importance of vows, right faith, right knowledge, right conduct, self-restraint, austerity, celibacy, conquest of senses, charity, compassion, reflections, righteousness, auspicious acts, stoppage and annihilation of karmas, emancipation, etc. have been very magnificently illustrated.