Articles on Jain Moral Philosophy
Ṛṣidattacaritra Saṃgraha
By Narayan M. Kansara · Sambodhi, 2012
The article summarises the story of the Ṛṣidattacaritra, a religious narrative about a seeker named Ṛṣidatta. The tale recounts how Ṛṣidatta, born into a pious family, grapples with worldly temptations and moral dilemmas. Through encounters with sages and…
Agadadattacariyam of Devendragani
By N. Suresh Kumar · Jinamanjari, 1998
This article by Dr. N. Suresh Kumar presents the Agadadattacariyam, a Jain narrative preserved in the commentary of Devendragani on the Uttaradhyayana Sutra. Though possibly a later addition to the Vasudevahindi, it remains an independent and popular tale in…
Camara Story
By Kastur Chand Lalwani · Jain Journal A Quarterly on Jainology, 1974
The article "Camara Story" is extracted from S. III U. 2 of the Bhagavatl Sitra, Volume II of the English Edition, released on April 4 for Mahavir Jayanti, and published by Jain Bhawan. The text recounts the tale of Purana, a wealthy householder in the…