Articles on Jain Agam Literature
जैन साहित्य मे प्राप्त आर्थिक चिंतन
By Akanksha Dungarwal · Jnana Desana, 2010
The article examines economic thought within Jain literature, particularly in the context of the global financial crisis that began in the United States and spread to Europe and India. It argues that while economics focuses on growth and Jainism advocates…
आगम : एक अतींद्रिय विषय
Jain Bharati, 2006
The text discusses the concept of Āgama in the Jain tradition. It explains that Āgama is considered the most ancient scripture, originating from the teachings of Mahāvīra, the 24th Tīrthaṅkara of the current avasarpiṇī era. Mahāvīra, being a vītarāga (one…
जैन आगम साहित्य : उद्भव और सर्वमान्यता
Jain Bharati, 2003
According to Jain tradition, no text can be apauruṣeya (non-human), and the authority of any such text is not accepted. All texts have authors. In Jain tradition, Tīrthaṅkaras are the most authoritative persons; every word expressed by them is self-evident.…
जैन आगम साहित्य : उद्भव और सर्वमान्यता
Jain Bharati, 2003
The text discusses the concept of Āgama in Jainism, defining it as the authoritative scripture derived from the words of the Āpta (enlightened beings). It explains that Āgama is considered the most ancient and authentic form of Jain religion and philosophy.…
जीवन निर्माण का सोपान : दसवैककालिक सूत्र
Jain Bharati, 2003
The text discusses the Dasavaikalika Sutra, a significant Jain Agama text. Agamas are scriptures derived from Mahavira's teachings and compiled by the Ganadharas. Due to the loss of memory and the passage of time, the scriptural corpus was at risk of…