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01 Suryaprajslapti, the fifth tipānga, Dr. Weber writes: “In it, we find the most remarkable statements concerning the Astronomy of the Jainas arranged in a systematic form of presentation,
It is an open question whether Greek influence made itself felt in this rectitication; at any rate, we have to deal with an indigenous style of Indian Astronomy antece lent to the authori- tative and preponderating influence of the Hellenes.”
This fact of the Süryaprajâ apti being a unique specimen of "an indigenous style of Indian Astronomy," even prior to the days of Greek influence in the East, is believed in by other learned scholars such as Dr, Hermann Jacobi, L'umann, Thibaut eto. also, and its importance in the light of Jaina history is self-evident."
Vaimānika Celestial Beings.
21. There are two kinds of Vaimānika celestial beings viz. 1. etata Kalpopapanna, Born-in the twelve heavens and with ten grades, and 2. Ferrara Kalpatita,-Born beyond the twelve heavens. These have no grades or classes. They are all alike. These are the celestial beings residing in the nine g ry Graivèyaka and five o Anuttara heavens.
SOTTUA Kalpopapanna Celestial Beings. There are twelve kinds of Kalp papanna celestial beings residing in the respective heaven in which they are bora. They are:
1. A te Saudharma Deva-loka. 2: fara at Iśāna Deva-loka. 3. सनत्कुमार देवलोक Sanat Kumāra Deva loka. 4. First acte Māhèndra Deva-loka. 5. et Brahma Dava-loka. 6. Gita Tata Lāntaka Deva-loka. 7. y tanto śukra Deva-loka.
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