Studies in the Bhagavati Sutra

Author(s): J C Sikdar
Publisher: Research Institute of Prakrit Jainology & Ahimsa Mujjaffarpur

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STUDIES IN THE BHAGAWATĪ SUTRA
[Ch. VI
According to the Uttaradhyayana Sūtra and the Anuyogadvāra Sutra, the Şasthitantra was an independent Sankhya treatise distinct from the Kāvila (Kapila's formulation) Kanagasattari (Kanaka saptati or Sankhya-kärikā) and Madhara (Mathara Vitti)."
The Bhs refers to the Astāngum zhānimitta," various classes of the Sāstras, the Kālikā (Kārikā) Sruta," Sippus (arts, and thirty-two kinds of drama without any specific mention of their titles.
Besides these literatures, there were following Jaina canonical texts, viz., fourteen Purvas, twelve Angas,' and Upāngas. A detailed discussion has already been made in regard to these works in connection with the topic 'Position of the Bhs in the Arddha-Māgadhi Canon' in the first section of the first chapter.
SECOND SECTION.
Science and Arts The BhS throws light on the development of the different branches of Science and Arts' during its period, such as, Medical Science, Biology, Physics. Astronomy, Astrology, Mathematics, Military Science, Architecture, Sculpture, Painting, Music, Dance and Drama, and others.
Medical Science The text gives an account of the advancement of Medical Science, anatomy of human body, physiological functions, transformation of physical and psychical matters, process of conception and growth of the embryo and the subsequent
1 Aupapatika Sulta, Sec. 76. ? Bhs, 11, 11, 428 ; 15, 1, 539.3 16, 11, 11, 428. 4 Ib, 20, 8, 678.
5 1b, 7, 9, 300. 6 16, 9, 33, 383 ; 11, 11, 430. ? 16, 18, 2, 618 ; 20, 8, 678. & 15, 16, 6, 580; 20, 8, 682; 25, 3, 732. 9 16, 25, 3, 732.