JAIN RELIGION SCRIPTURES - DINESH VORA

JAIN SCRIPTURES
dineshvora
AAGAMA GRANTHAS
POORVA GRANTHAS
JAIN VEDA
JAIN BIBLE
COMPARABLE SCRIPTURES

JAIN SCRIPTURES
CONTENTS
Section Title and Page Number
[Section A] AAGAMA GRANTHAS (Divya-dhwani scriptures) – P4
[1] ANGA-GRANTHAS (Anga-scriptures) – P6
[2] ANGA-BAAHYA-GRANTHAS (Anga-external-scriptures) – P10
[2A] ANGA-BAAHYA GRANTHAS (Per Digambara sect) – P11
[2B] ANGA-BAAHYA GRANTHAS (Per Swetaambara sect) – P13
[Section B] POORVA-GRANTHAS (Pre-existed Scriptures) – P23
[Section C] JAIN VEDA – P25
[Section D] JAIN BIBLE – P28
[Section E] COMPARABLE SCRIPTURES – P32
CONTENTS 2 0F 33 DINESH VORA

JAIN SCRIPTURES 3 0F 33 DINESH VORA
Tirthankar Lord Mahavira Swami
Sri Gautam Gandhar
Srimad Rajchandra
Ohmkar Dhwani

[Section A] AAGAMA GRANTHAS (Divya-dhwani scriptures): (1 of 2 pages)
The Aagama means the dictum of Aapta i.e. the "DIVYA
DHWANI" (divine sound or voice) of the lord teerthankara. In this case
that of lord Mahavira, the twentyfourth, and last teerthankara of the
present era. Jain Scriptures, as listened, recorded, and compiled into
twelve volumes by eleven chief disciples of Lord Mahavira, called
Ganadharas, led by chief ganadhara Indrabhuti Gautama, are called
Anga-granthas. This is the Jain canon and is called GANIPITAKA. The
Ganipitaka used to be kept in the temple chest, locked, and under the
watchful eyes of authorities. This invaluable religious treasure was
passed on by the Ganadharas to the subsequent heads of Sramana Jain
Sangha. The Jain canon is known with different names as Ganipitaka,
Aagma, Anga-granthas, Anga-pravista, Dwaadashaanga i.e. twelve
limbed scripture. The sound emanating from the Kevalagnaana i.e. the
ultimate true knowledge of the lord Teerthankara or the voice of the lord
Teerthankara is called "DIVYA DHWANI", divine sound, or divine voice.
Such divine sound was understandable and interpretable by any soul in
any life form anywhere in the universe.
JAIN SCRIPTURES
AAGAMA GRANTHAS - POORVA GRANTHAS - JAIN VEDA -
JAIN BIBLE – COMPARABLE SCRIPTURES
DINESH VORA
[Section A] AAGAMA GRANTHAS 4 0F 33 DINESH VORA

JAIN SCRIPTURES
AAGAMA GRANTHAS – POORVA GRANTHAS - JAIN VEDA - JAIN BIBLE – COMPARABLE SCRIPTURES
[Section A] AAGAMA GRANTHAS (Divya-dhwani scriptures): (cont’d 2 of 2)
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The comprehension of the divine message depended on the
physical karmic condition of that particular soul. Lord Mahavira preached
in Ardha-maagadhi language. The original Anga-granthas, and subsequent
Anga-baahya-granthas were written in Ardha-maagadhi language. The
overall original Jain religious scriptures are grouped into following two
categories:
[1] Anga-granthas, original recorded divya-dhwani, and
[2] Anga-baahya-granthas, written, and elaborated by those who
were closer to Teerthankara, and/or Aagama (recorded
divya-dhwani), by distance, and time. Though they are not
Ganadhara authored scriptures but have found acceptance
as the aagama granthas.

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AAGAMA GRANTHAS – POORVA GRANTHAS - JAIN VEDA -JAIN BIBLE – COMPARABLE SCRIPTURES
[1] ANGA-GRANTHAS (Anga-scriptures): (1 of 4 pages)
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The following are the twelve angs, or limbs or anga-granthas of
the Aagama scriptures of Jainism.
(1) AACHAARAANGA SOOTRA:
The conduct, rules, and regulations for the life of the Saadhu.
(2) SOOTRAKRUTAANGA SOOTRA:
The Jain doctrines, descriptions, and comparisons with other
contemporary creeds such as Niyativaada, Kriyaavaada, and Akriyavaada
(3) STHAANAANGA SOOTRA:
The definition, and description of the essential elements, tattvas of the
Jainism. The other topics as Darshan (perception), Charitra(conduct),
Anu(Atom), are covered in this anga in full details with subcategories.
(4) SAMAVAAYAANGA SOOTRA:
The definition, and description of the tattvas (essential elements),
of the Jainism. The other topics included are grouped, and
subgrouped, totaling to huge numbers.

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[1] ANGA-GRANTHAS (Anga-scriptures): (Cont'd 2 of 4)
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(5) VYAAKHYAA-PRAGNAPTIANGA:
The preaching of religious knowledge of Jainism, ethics, Jain
philosophy, etc. through dialogues, examples, stories, and questions
and answers.
(6) GNAATAADHARMA KATHAANGA:
The preaching of religious knowledge of Jainism, and religious tales
narrated by Gnaatra-putra Lord Mahavira through dialogues, examples,
questions and answers.
(7) UPAASAKA-DASHAANGA:
The life stories of ten Shraavakas or lay followers, and practitioners of
Jainism, their vows and the upkeep of the vows. This Anga is
complement to the first one Achaaranga which covers life conduct for
Saadhus.
(8) AANTAKRA-DASHAANGA:
The stories of the ten saadhus, who through severe monk life, destroyed
all their Karmas, and attained Nirvaana, or Moksha.

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(9) ANUTTARAUPAPAATIKA DASHAANGA:
The stories of the ten aachaaryas who achieved the topmost
heavens as Gods. Upon completion of the life in higher
heavens, their soul achieved rebirths as human beings.
In this human life, following the life in heaven, their soul
achieved Moksha, upon dissipating last of karmas.
(10) PRASNAVYAAKARANAANGA:
The procedures, and prohibitions of the religion. The
explanations, and comparisons with other doctrines, and
religious creeds through questions and answers.
(11) VIPAAKA SOOTRAANGA: The stories, and illustrations of the
fruits of the karmas, paapa (merit), and punya(demerit)
karmas.

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(12) DRASTIVAADA: This has five divisions.
12.1 Parikrama - The description of jiva, ajiva, sun, moon,
earth, oceans, tattvas etc.
12.2 Sootra - The differentiation between the right knowledge,
and the wrong knowledge.
12.3 Anuyoga - The stories of great religious personalities.
12.4 Poorvagata - The fourteen Poorva-granthas of Lord
Parswanaatha's time are included here.
12.5 Choolikaa - The knowledge to achieve super human
abilities, such as, stop the flowing waters, pass
through the fire, waters, walls, etc., transform, and
travel to distant places with mantras, create
miracles, to turn into different life forms, such
different persons, animals such as elephant, lion etc.,
fly in the sky, change the forms of vegetables and
metals, and many, many other sciences, education,
and knowledge for super natural achievements.

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[2] ANGA-BAAHYA-GRANTHAS (Anga-external-scriptures):
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The Anga-external-scriptures are not authored by the
Ganadharas. The Anga-baahya-granthas were developed by the
Shrutakevalis, those who had full knowledge of all, real, original twelve
anga-granthas, and Dashpoorvi-shrutakevalis, those, who had full
knowledge of eleven anga-granthas, and partial knowledge of twelfth
anga-grantha to the extent of ten poorvas only. These writer
aachaaryas, were in authoritative, top, supreme positions, in Jain
sangha after the nirvaana of Lord Mahavira, and three Kevalis
immediately following Mahavira. What these aachaaryas developed
from the Aagama, and presented to the Jainism, was never found in
contradiction to the Aagama, and the divya-dhwani. Their creation
contributed, to enlighten the Jainism, and as such received
acceptance as the aagama holy scriptures.

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[2A] ANGA-BAAHYA GRANTHAS (Per Digambara sect): (1 of 2 pages)
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According to, the digambara sect of Jainism there were
fourteen anga-baahya- granthas or scriptures. These fourteen
texts in their original, ancient version disappeared over a period
of time. The knowledge, contained therein, is found in mixed up
state in other Jain scriptures. The reconstruction, and
recreation of this knowledge is widely used by the Jain monks,
and laity alike with deep devotion even today. These fourteen
granthas are as follows:

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[2A] ANGA-BAAHYA GRANTHAS (Per Digambara sect): (cont’d 2 of 2)
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(1) SAAMAAYIKA
(2) CHATURVISHATISTAVA
(3) VANDANAA
(4) PRATIKRAMANA
(5) VAINAYIKA
(6) KRATIKRAMA
(7) DASHAVAIKAALIKA
(8) UTTARAADHYAYANA
(9) KALPAVYAVAHAARA
(10) KALPAAKALPIKA
(11) MAHAAKALPIKA
(12) PUNDARIKA
(13) MAHAAPUNDARIKA
(14) NISHITHIKA

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[2B] ANGA-BAAHYA GRANTHAS (Per Swetaambara sect): (1 of 2 pages)
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According to, the Swetaambara murtipujak sect of Jainism, there
are thirty-four anga-baahya granthas. These thirty four granthas are
distributed in the following five categories:
(1) UPAANGA - Twelve granthas
(2) PRAKEERNAKA - Ten granthas
(3) CHHEDASOOTRA - Six granthas
(4) CHOOLIKA SOOTRA - Two granthas
(5) MOOLASOOTRA - Four granthas.
The swetaambara murtipujak sect believes that the 11 Anga
granthas, and 34 Anga-baahya granthas, totaling to 45 holy granthas are in
valid existence in its original form today. According to Swetaambara-
Sthaanakvaashi only 11 anga-granthas, and 21 anga-baahya-granthas,
totalling to 32 holy aagama granthas are in valid existence in its
original form today.

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[2B] ANGA-BAAHYA GRANTHAS (Per Swetaambara sect): (Cont’d 2 of 2)
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The last anga-grantha Drastivaada is considered lost in time,
and oblivion by all sects. The knowledge contained in the aang-baahya-
granthas of both Digambara, and Swetaambara sects is resembling to
the extent of their common beliefs, even though the titles, and categories
are different. The 45 aagama granthas of swetaambara sect were
organized, and given definitive written scriptural form in the year 454 AD,
under the chairmanship of aachaarya Devardhigani in Valbhipur, Gujarat.
The present aagama are these scriptures. The last anga-grantha
Drastivaada could not be established definitively, and hence was left out.

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(2B.1) UPAANGA: (1 of 2 pages)
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(1) AUPAPAATIKA: The narration of King Konika who went to see Lord
Mahavira. How to achieve birth in Devaloka, or heaven through
appropriate conduct.
(2) RAJPRASHNIYA: Keshi, the follower of Lord Parswanaatha, who brought
King Pradeshi into the Jainism. Keshi then became Suryaabha God,
and then came to offer his deepest respect Lord Mahavira as the
God of the heaven.
(3) JEEVABHIGAMA: The description of the all varieties of the life in the
Universe, and more specifically on earth.
(4) PRAGNAAPANAA: The description of the multi varieties of the life form,
their characteristics, attributes, etc. This is authored by Aachaarya
Aarya Shyaama (Kaalakaachaarya).
(5) SURYAPRAGNAPATI: The description of the Sun, planets, stars, space,
and sky etc.
(6) JAMBUDWIPAPRAGNAPATI: The description of the planet earth, its
geography, people, kings etc. who inhabitated there, long, long
time in the past.

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(2B.1) UPAANGA: (cont’d 2 of 2)
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(7) CHANDRAPRAGNAPATI: The description of the Moon, planets, stars,
space, and sky etc. This is identical to Suryapragnapati.
(8) NIRAYAAVALEE: The Jain story of ten princes, in collaboration with king
Kunika, their step brother, went to war against their own grandfather,
king Chetak of Vaishali, got killed in the war, and then their souls went
to hell for their misdeeds.
(9) KALPAAVANANTSIKAA: The continuation of the story in Nirayaavalee.
The same ten princes, in the subsequent birth became monks, lived
life of proper conduct, and then went to heaven.
(10) POOSHHPIKAA: The stories of the past incarnations of the devas,
or Gods who worshipped Lord Mahavira.
(11) PUSHPACHULIKA: The like stories described in Pooshhpikaa above.
(12) VRISHHNADASHAA: Lord Neminaatha, the twentysecond Teerthankara, who
influenced ten kings of Vishnu dynasty, and converted them to Jainism.

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(2B.2) PRAKEERNAKA: (1 of 2 pages)
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(1) CHATUSHARANA: Prayers and Atonements.
(2) CHATUR PRATYAAKHYAANA: The efforts of the great learned saints
during their last days of life.
(3) BHAKTI PARIGNAA: The last rites prior to death of great learned saints
(4) SANSTAARAKA: Lay down the life for the right, and the religion.
(5) TANDULVAITAALIKAA: The knowledge of biological science, pregnancy,
life, and other like sciences is described here.
(6) CHANDRAVEDHHYAKA: The relations between the teacher and
the pupil, their efforts, co-operation, mutual influence etc. for
achievements of knowledge and ultimate goal of Moksha.

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(2B.2) PRAKEERNAKA: (cont’d 2 of 2)
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(7) DEVENDRASTAVA: The account of the kings, who ruled the
heavens.
(8) GANIVIDYAA: The science of Astrology, Astronomy, prediction, etc.
(9) MAHAAPRATYAAKHYAANA: The description of confessions,
and atonements.
(10) VEERASTAVA: The various names by which Lord Mahavira
is addressed in praises, stories, prayers, etc. All ten prakeerna
are considered not in conformance with Sthaanakvashi belief,
and hence unacceptable to them as anga-baahya-granthas.

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(2B.3) CHHEDASOOTRA: (1 of 2 pages)
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(1) NISHITHA: The conduct, and religion of Saadhus, faults, confessions
and purifications.
(2) MAHAANISHITHA: The sins, confessions, and purifications. Aachhaarya
Haribhadra prevented the total lost of the original
scripture. The present version is as aachaarya
Haribhadra reconstructed, and recreated.
(3) VYAVAHAARA: The practical real life conduct, self-punishment,
purification etc. This is authored by shrutkevali
aachaarya Bhadrabahu.

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(2B.3) CHHEDASOOTRA: (cont’d 2 of 2)
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(4) DASHAASHRUTASKANDHA, OR ACHAARDASHAA: The procedures
of the conduct. The ninth chapter is aachaarya Bhadrabaahu's
KALPA SOOTRA. The life characters, and history of teerthankaras,
the rules for conduct, the names of sampradaayas are described
here. Kalpa sootra is read during the holy period of paryushana
parva of Jains.
(5) BRAHTKALPASOOTRA: The ways, and procedures to conduct
the life by Saadhus, and Saadhvis. This is authored by
Shrutkevali aachaarya Bhadrabahu.
(6)* PANCHAKALPA, OR JEETAKALPA: The ways, and procedures
to conduct the life by Saadhus, and Saadhvis. Jeetakalpa is
authored by aachaarya Jinabhadra.
Upon the loss of original Panchkalpa, Jeetkalpa found place
in this category of Chhedasootra.

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(2B.4) CHOOLIKAA SOOTRA:
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(1) NANDISOOTRA: The description of the five categories of
Knowledge. This is authored by Devarddhigani.
(2) ANUYOGADWAARASOOTRA: The total knowledge.

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(2B.5) MOOLASOOTRA:
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(1) UTTARAADHYAYANA: The stories on the principles of the Jainism.,
Examples, dialogues, questions, and
answers, and preaching.
(2) AAVASHYAKA: The essential procedures to live day to day.
(3) DASHVAIKAALIKA: The rules for Saadhus to conduct the life. This is
the creation of shrutkevali aachaarya
Shayyambhava
(4)* PINDANIRYUKTI: The procedures to accept alms, and contributions
by Saadhus for essential subsistence.
* These are considered not in conformance with Sthaanakvashi belief,
and hence unacceptable to them as anga-baahya-granthas.

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[Section B] POORVA-GRANTHS 23 0F 33 DINESH VORA
[Section B] POORVA-GRANTHAS (Pre-existed Scriptures):
(1 of 2 pages)
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These Poorva-granthas (Pre-existed-scriptures) were the
Jain holy scriptures in existence prior to the time of Lord Mahavira
the twentyfourth teerthankara, and from the time of Lord
Paraswanaatha, the twentythird teerthankara. These scriptures,
total fourteen in number, known as the fourteen Poorva-granthas,
have disappeared, and not in existence. The knowledge of these
fourteen volumes of Poorva-granthas was absorbed into the
twelfth anga-grantha Drastivaada by Ganadharas, the chief
disciples of Lord Mahavira. However, it is believed, that this twelfth
original anga-grantha Drastivaada, itself got lost in time. The
knowledge we may have today is derived from the references, and
is reconstructed. These fourteen poorva-granthas, identified by the
contents, rather than the titles, are as follows:

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[Section B] POORVA-GRANTHAS 24 0F 33 DINESH VORA
(1) The creation, existence, status, and destruction of Dravya (Substance)
(2) Tattvas (Essential principles), and Dravyas (Substances)
(3) The power of Dravya, Great souls, and Gods
(4) Seven Nayas, and Pramaanas to determine the reality of the objects.
(5) Truth, and Mithyaagnaana (Wrong knowledge)
(6) Satyapravaada, True, and Untrue words and speeches.
(7) The nature of the Soul
(8) Karmapravaada
(9) Destruction of Karma
(10) Achieving the Knowledge
(11) Life stories of Sixty three Shalaakaa personalities
(12) Medicine
(13) Music, Singing, etc. performing arts, and Religious activities
(14) Universe, Religious activities, and Mathematics
[Section B] POORVA-GRANTHAS (Pre-existed Scriptures): (cont’d 2 of 2)
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(Section C] JAINVEDA 25 0F 33 DINESH VORA
[Section C] JAINVEDA: (1 of 3 pages)
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The Jainveda is divided into four anuyogas, or divisions as follows:
(1) PRATHAMAANUYOGA: (ITIHAASA - History of Jainism)
1.1 PADMAPURAANA by Aachaarya Ravisena
1.2 HARIVANSHAPURAANA by Aachaarya Jinsena
1.3 AADIPURAANA by Aachaarya Jinsena
1.4 UTTARAPURANA by Aachaarya Gunabhadra
(2) KARANAANUYOGA: (VISWAVYAAKHYAANA - Science of Universe)
2.1 SURYAPRAGNAPTI by Aachaarya Jayadhavala
2.2 CHANDRAPRAGNAPTI by Aachaarya Jayadhavala
(3) DRAVYAANUYOGA: (TATTVAGNAANA - Knowledge of Fundamental
Principles of Jainism)
3.1 PANCHASTIKAAYASAARA by Aachaarya Kundakunda muni
3.2 PRAVACHANSAARA by Aachaarya Kundakunda muni
3.3 SAMAYASAARA by Aachaarya Kundakunda muni
3.4 NIYAMSAARA by Aachaarya Kundakunda muni

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[Section C] JAINVEDA 26 0F 33 DINESH VORA
[Section C] JAINVEDA: (cont’d 2 of 3)
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(3) DRAVYAANUYOGA: (TATTVAGNAANA - Knowledge of Fundamental Principles
of Jainism) (cont’d from previous page)
3.5 TATTVAARTHA-DHIGAMA-SHOOTRA by Aachaarya Umaswati or Umaswami
3.6 COMMENTARY ON Above by Aachaarya Samantabhadra
3.7 COMMENTARY ON Above by Aachaarya Vidyaananda
3.8 COMMENTARY ON Above by Aachaarya Pujyapaada
3.9 COMMENTARY ON Above by Aachaarya Akalanka
3.10 COMMENTARY ON Above by Aachaarya Baalachandra
3.11 COMMENTARY ON Above by Aachaarya Amritachandara
3.12 COMMENTARY ON Above by Aachaarya Jayasena
3.13 AAPTAMEEMAANSAA by Aachaarya Samantabhadra
3.14 COMMENTARY ON AAPTAMEEMAANSAA by Aachaarya Vidyaananda
3.15 COMMENTARY ON AAPTAMEEMAANSAA by Aachaarya Akalanka

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[Section C] JAINVEDA 27 0F 33 DINESH VORA
[Section C] JAINVEDA: (cont’d 3 of 3)
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(4) CHARANAANUYOGA: (NEETI - Conduct)
4.1 MOOLAACHAARA by Aachaarya Vatteura
4.2 TRIVANAACHAARA by Aachaarya Vatteura
4.3 RATNA-KARANDA-SHRAAVAKA-AACHAARA by Aachaarya Samantabhadra
The digambara sect believes that the original Aagama i.e. anga-granthas,
and anga-baahya-granthas disappeared over a period of time, because of the lack
of scientific preservation technic, and the natural calamities. In place of Aagama,
the Digambaras have accepted the above scriptures as the valid religious
scriptures of Jain principles, and practices, with appropriate rationale.

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[Section D] JAIN BIBLE 28 0F 33 DINESH VORA
[Section D] JAIN BIBLE: (1 of 4 pages)
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MOKSHA SHAASTRA also known as
TATTVAARTHASHOOTRAM also known as
TATTVAARTHA-DHIGAMA-SHOOTRA
by
ACHAARYA UMASWAMI is the JAIN BIBLE.
The Tattvaartha-Sutra or Tattvaarthaadhigama-Sutra or
Mokshashaastra has been composed by one of the greatest
geniuses of the world, Jain Aachaarya Shree Umaaswaati or
Umaaswaami from southern part of India, more exactly from state of
Mysore. Aachaarya Umaaswaami lived in the time period 135-219 A.D.
He was the most famous disciple of the most reverently worshipped
Saint Aachaarya Shree Kunda-Kundaachaarya.

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[Section D] JAIN BIBLE: (cont’d 2 OF 4)
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The Tattvaartha-Sutra has been written in Sanskrit language
and in Sutra style. The Tattvaartha-Sutra covers almost the entire
range of Jainism, its philosophy, principles, and practices. The
Tattvaartha-sutra has the utmost respect of all sects, and sub-sects
of Jainism such as Digambara, Swetaambara and others. As a matter
of fact every sect claims Aachaarya Umaswami to be of their sect.
Now over a period of time it has come to be acknowledged by all the
Jains as their Bible. Like Ramayana of Rama believing Hindus,
Qurana of Muslims, Bible of Christians, the Tattvaartha-Sutra is held
in the highest sacredness by Jains. The Tattvaartha-Sutra is recited
every day in the Jain temples, and in thousands and thousands of
Jain homes. Every possible aspect of Jain philosophy is said to have
been embodied in this great sacred epitome. There are tapes, books
and lectures given by Jain scholars. There are thousands and
thousands of references made to Tattvaartha-Sutra by individual
writers in their works.

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There have been many commentaries written on Tattvaartha-
Sutra by other learned and brilliant Jain Aachaaryas of Jainism from
time to time from all over India. The well-known written commentaries
of high scriptural level are by Aachaarya Samantabhadra, Aachaarya
Vidyananda, Aachaarya Pujyapada, Aacharya Akalanka, Aachaarya
Balchandra, Aachaarya Amritchandra, and Aachaarya Jaysena. The
Tattvaartha-Sutra thus has proved to be a lush, dense, fertile, and
profound source for elaboration by those talented masters of Jainism
who followed Aachaarya Umaswami. Such commentaries are not only
dazzling in themselves but have contributed so much in the
comprehension of Jainism.

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The contents of Tattvaartha-Sutra has been spread over
ten chapters. The first two chapters deal with the theory of
knowledge, and also elaborate the Jain view of the life and soul in
the universe. Next two chapters, that is chapter three and four are
devoted to the Jain Cosmography. Chapter five deals with the
inanimate world, especially Ontology(The study of nature of
existence). Chapter five is comparable to the modern scientific
developments on universe, atom, electron, time, space, physics
etc. Chapters six through ten are ethical in contents, deal with
Karma doctrine, and the path to Salvation, Moksha, Nirvaana, or
ultimate liberation.

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[Sectopn E] COMPARABLE SCRIPTURES 32 OF 33 DINESH VORA
JAIN Religion VEDA (Hindu religion)
PANCHASTIKAAYASAARA
by Aachaarya Kundkund muni
UPANISHADAS
PRAVANCHANSAARA
BRAHMASUTRA
SAMAYASAARA
BHAGAVAD GEETA
These three scriptures are called
PRAABHRUTATRAYA, or
NAATAKATRAYA, or
SAARATRAYA.
These three scriptures are called
PRASTHAANATRAYA
in Vedant religion
[Section E] COMPARABLE SCRIPTURES:
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JAIN SCRIPTURES 33 0F 33 DINESH VORA
PRONUNCIATIONS OF JAIN WORDS:
A=CUT, AA=ALMOND, E=APPLE, EE=TEETH, I=HIM,
O=OAT, OO=MOON, U=PUT, AU=NOW, AI=RAIN,G=GO
JAINAM JAYATI SHASANAM
JAI JINENDRA
FINISH

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