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Jaina tradition as canonical works (Jaina Śvetāmbara Mūrtipūjaka - White-clad Idol-worshiping tradition recognises forty-five scriptures as such) include eleven Anga Sūtras (Primary canons), twelve Upānga Sūtras (Subsidiary canons), four Mūla Sūtras (Basic canons), four Cheda Sutras (Disciplinary canons) and Avaśyaka-sūtra (Esssential scripture). They are as follows:Eleven Anga Agamas –
These are the same as mentioned under Angapravistha āgamas.
Twelve Upanga Āgamas -
The Upanga (subsidiary) canonical works generally correspond to their respective Anga (primary) counterparts. They
are -
1. Aupapātika,
2. Rājapraśnīya,
3. Jīvābhigama,
4. Prajñāpana,
5. Jambudvipa-prajñapti,
6. Sūrya-prajñapti,
7. Candra-prajñapti,
8. Nirayāvalikā (Kalpikā),
9. Kalpāvatamsikā,
10. Puspikā,
11. Puspacūlikā,
12. Vrsnidaśā,
Four Mula Sūtras
1. Uttaradhyayana-sūtra-made famous by the belief that it is a compilation of the last sermons of Lord Mahāvīra, delivered just before His nirvāṇa, it is believed to be the
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