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Jain literature (Sanskrit: जैन साहित्य) refers to the literature of the Jain religion. It is a vast and ancient literary tradition, which was initially transmitted orally. The oldest surviving material is contained in the canonical Jain Agamas, which are written in Ardhamagadhi, a Prakrit (Middle-Indo Aryan) language.
Other than rejecting or accepting different ancient Jain texts, Digambaras and Śvetāmbara differ in other significant ways such as: Śvetāmbaras trace their practices and dress code to the teachings of Parshvanatha, the 23rd tirthankara, which they believe taught only Four restraints (a claim, scholars say are confirmed by the ancient Buddhist texts that discuss Jain monastic life).
History, Philosophy, Culture: Revisiting Professor G C Pande's Thought and Works (2010), published by Aryan Books International, edited by Sibesh Chandra Bhattacharya, is a collection of essays which serves as a suitable introduction to Pande's in-depth interest and expertise.
Akalanka flourished in 750 AD. [6] He was aware of the contents of the Angas, although it cannot be said whether they represent an idea rather than a reality for him, and he also seems to have been the first Digambara to have introduced as a valid form of scriptural classification the division into kalika and utkalika texts which was also employed by the Śvetāmbaras. [7]
The Ṣaṭkhaṇḍāgama (Prakrit: "Scripture in Six Parts") is the foremost and oldest Digambara Jain sacred text. [1] According to Digambara tradition, the original teachings of lord Mahavira were passed on orally from Ganadhar, the chief disciple of Mahavira to his disciples and so on as they had the capability of listening and remembering it for always.
Pandey, Ramsajan (2016). Mahendra Bhatnagar Ki Kavya Yatra. Sanjay Prakashan. ISBN 978-8174531070. Pandey, Ramsajan (2006). Nirgun Kavya Ki Sanskritik Bhumika. Pandey, Ramsajan (2015). Ramkavya Parampara Aur Prativad Parva. Utsava Prakāśana. ISBN 978-8192512570. Pandey, Ramsajan (2016). Saundarya Swarup Aur Vidyapati. Utsava Prakāśana.
Pandit Niraj Jain (31 October 1926 – 26 March 2013) was a scholar of Jainism, archaeologist, poet and speaker. [1] His contributions to Jain studies span nearly 60 years. [ 2 ] [ 3 ] He was also an expert on Urdu poetry, which is unusual for a Jain scholar. [ 4 ]
Kavi Sammelan (Hindi: कवि सम्मेलन) is a gathering of poets in the Hindi Belt of northern India.The participants recite their poetry to each other and have a general discussion on literary issues.