Jaina Canon

Jaina Canon is the body of general rules, principles, standards, laws etc that are considered binding on the followers of Jainism. It is also known as Jain Agamas, a collection of sacred texts of Jainism that forms the foundation of Jainism. These are believed to have been transmitted orally for centuries before being codified, the canon was finalized at the Council of Vallabhi. There are differences between the canons accepted by the Svetambara and Digambara sects, with the Svetambara canon being a collection of 45 works, and the authenticity of the Svetambara canon being disputed by the Digambaras. Here are some of the selected sacred text.

Wisdom & Quotes

• So , monks, resist the wiles of women,

Avoid their friendship and company.
the little pleasure you get from them
will only lead you into trouble
- Sutrakritanga

• There’s no knowledge without right faith,

No conduct is possible without knowledge,
Without conduct, there’s no liberation,
And without liberation, no deliverance.
- Mahavira, Uttaradhyayana Sutra)

• All unenlightened persons produce sufferings. Having become deluded, they produce and reproduce sufferings, in this endless world.

- Mahavira (Uttaradhyayana Sura)

• That with the help of which we can know the truth, control the restless mind, and purify the soul, is called knowledge.

- Mahavira (Mulachara)

• That which subdues passions, leads to beatitude and fosters friendliness is called knowledge.

- Mahavira (Mulachara)

• My soul characterised by knowledge and faith is alone eternal. All other phases of my existence to which I am attached are external occurrences that are transitory.

- Mahavira (Niyamasara)

• Righteousness consists in complete self-absorption and in giving up all kinds of passions including attachment. It is the only means of transcending the mundane existence. The Jinas have said so.

- Bhava-pahuda

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