Jaina Bibliography Part 2

Author(s): A N Upadhye
Publisher: Veer Seva Mandir Trust

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JAINA BIBLIOGRAPHY
INTRODUCTION
These three new pattavalis designated by the letters C, D, E, are of the same kind as the two precedents A & B, published by M. HOERNLE. The comparison between them of these five documents proves that there were two distinct traditions among the Digambaras, relating to the succession of their pontiffs.
Indeed, the pattavalis differ between them on several points.
1. The period of 683 years which followed the death of Mahavira is subdivided in a diverse manner following one or the other of the traditions. The paṭṭāvalts A and C representing one of these traditions, and the pattavalt E the second.
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2. The tradition, to which A & C testify, appeared to be the only authentic. It results from it that before Bhadrabahu I, the Jaina community must have been undivided. The division between the Digambaras and the Svetämbaras as brought about towards Samvat 136 or 139. Afterwards, with Maghanandin, the Digambaras were divided into four sects.
Another important difference consists in the varied designation of the residences of the Digambara pontiffs. A list indicates these diverse residence accor⚫ ding to the pattavalis A, B & D of one part, E of another part, and at last C.
4. The succession of the pontiffs is narrated in two ways: by A, B & D of one side, and by C & E of other side.
5. At last, one ascertains a difference in the dates in comparing the recensions. A and D with the recension C.
Pattavali C.
This pattavali commences by an introduction relating to the Jaina masters before the constitution of the Sarasvati sect. The chronological list, that it includes extends from Bhadrabahu II (Samvat 4) of to Subhacandra (Samvat 1450).
Text and translation of the introduction to this paṭṭāvali.
Table of the succession of the pontiffs of the Sarasvati gaccha according to this pallavali
Pattavali D.
Indication of the principal differences between this pattavalt and the others.
List of the succession of the pontiffs following this pattavalt, but only according to the passages where it differs from A and E.