Articles on Acharya Kundakunda
अष्टपाहुड और जैन साधु
By डॉ. राजेन्द्रकुमार बंसल · Jain Vidya, 2013
The article examines the concept of ascetic symbols (linga) in Jainism, particularly within the Digambara tradition, as elucidated by Acharya Kundakunda in texts like the *Ashtapahuda*. It distinguishes three types of symbols: *bhavalinga* (internal symbol),…
आचार्य श्री कुन्दकुन्द एवं उनका दर्शनपाहुड
By डॉ. कुलदीपकुमार · Jain Vidya, 2013
The article discusses Acharya Kundkund, a prominent figure in the Digambar Jain tradition, and his work "Darshanpahud." Born in the first century BCE in the village of Kondkund in South India, Kundkund is revered after Lord Mahavir and Gautam Gandhar. His…
सम्पादकीय
By डॉ. कमलचन्द सोगाणी · Jain Vidya, 2013
The text discusses the *Aṣṭapāhuḍa*, an immortal work by Ācārya Kundakunda of the Mūlasaṅgha, consisting of 503 verses divided into eight sections. These eight *pāhuḍas*—Darśana, Sūtra, Cāritra, Bodha, Bhāva, Mokṣa, Liṅga, and Śīla—each illuminate the pure…
प्रकाशकीय
By आचार्य कुन्दकुन्द · Jain Vidya, 2013
This issue of the research journal "Jainvidya" is published as a special "Ashtapahud" edition. "Ashtapahud" is a spiritual composition written in the Prakrit language, focusing on eight subjects. Its author is Acharya Kundakunda, a philosopher of high…
आचार्य कुन्दकुन्द एवं बोधपाहुड
By पं. भ्रनूपचन्द न्यायतीथं · Jain Vidya, 1990
Ācārya Kundakunda is a paramount figure in the Digambara Jain tradition, regarded as the founder of the Mūlasaṅgha. His importance is evident as his name, alongside Mahāvīra and Gautama, is invoked in the maṅgalācaraṇa. He lived approximately two thousand…
आचार्य कुन्दकुन्द: निश्चय और व्यवहार
Jain Vidya, 1990
The text discusses the distinction between *nishchaya naya* (the definitive viewpoint) and *vyavahara naya* (the practical viewpoint) in Jain philosophy, particularly as articulated by Acharya Kundakunda. It explains that spiritual experiences are universal…
प्रास्ताविक
Jain Vidya, 1990
The text discusses the preservation and transmission of the teachings of Lord Mahavira, initially compiled by his chief disciple Indrabhuti into twelve angas. Over time, as memory declined, much of this knowledge was lost, prompting efforts to commit the…