The Bibliography of the Svetambara Canon
By Royee Wiles
Summary
Royce Wiles provides a draft bibliographic survey of the Śvetāmbara Jain canon. After outlining the scope of the canon, he lists complete editions sponsored by Rāya Dhanapatisimha (1874‑<1900) and other patrons. Each entry gives the title of the canonical work, names of editors or translators, publication details, physical dimensions, pagination and notes on the language and commentary. The bibliography covers major āgamas such as the Ācārāṅga‑sūtra, Sthānāṅga‑sūtra, Samavāyāṅga, Dasāo, Uttarajjhayaṇa, Nandi, Anuyogadarāim and many others. Wiles cross‑references catalog numbers from sources like the Chicago Library and CLIO and mentions where illustrations or plates accompany the texts. Brief notes indicate where editions are incomplete or where translation projects are planned. The work is intended to aid scholars by bringing scattered publication information into one place and by signalling gaps for future research. Though a draft, it demonstrates the breadth of Śvetāmbara canonical literature and the effort scholars have made to preserve and publish it.
AI-assisted summary, not yet checked. Consult the original PDF before citing.
Conclusion
Wiles’ bibliography is a valuable reference for researchers studying the Śvetāmbara canon. By collating publication data for dozens of canonical texts and noting the completeness and critical apparatus of each edition, he highlights the achievements of past editors and the need for further bibliographical work. The survey encourages scholars to consult the listed editions and to continue documenting the textual heritage of the Jain tradition.