Q : Describe Jain literature as a source of history of ancient India ?
Ans: Among various literary sources Jain literature is one of them. It crops up in 6th century B.C. simultaneously with Buddhism. Jain literature advocates non-violence, truthfulness, tolerance, high compassion, egolessness etc. in extremity as profounded by Lord Mahavira. It is divided into two sects :
Swetambar and Digamabara. Both laity and ascetics are in both sects.
Jain literature depicts a glipse of socioeconomic and Political aspects of India during 6th century B.C. The ultimate aim of Jainism is to attain Kaivalya. Kaivalya is like Nirvana in Buddhism and Moksha in Hinduism which mean get rid of all sufferings of life.
Jain literature deals vast philosophy. This literature is known as “ Agas” in which the main are as followed:
1. Dwadatha Ang, 2. Dwadash Upanga, 3. Das Prakirana 4. Khat Chechda-Sutra
5. Chara Mula-Sutra, 6. Nanh-sutra and 7. Anuyoga Sutra.
Besides above mentioned literature some other scriptures too. Jain literature are mainly written also known as Ardhamagadhi in prakrit in 6th century B.C. these are in swetamlar sampradaya . some are in Sanskrit in 2nd century A.D. which belong to Digambara sect.
Both sects appear different externally. Swetamlar attires themselves in cloth whereas Digambara monks lead their lives naked because they consider. That the four directions are their cloths. Consequently Jain literature has appeared as a new Shramanic culture against Brahmanic one in ancient India.
Q : Describe Jain literature as a source of history of ancient India ?Ans: Among various literary sources Jain literature is one of them. It crops up in 6th century B.C. simultaneously with Buddhism. Jain literature advocates non-violence, truthfulness, tolerance, high compassion, egolessness etc. in extremity as profounded by Lord Mahavira. It is divided into two sects :Swetambar and Digamabara. Both laity and ascetics are in both sects.Jain literature depicts a glipse of socioeconomic and Political aspects of India during 6th century B.C. The ultimate aim of Jainism is to attain Kaivalya. Kaivalya is like Nirvana in Buddhism and Moksha in Hinduism which mean get rid of all sufferings of life.Jain literature deals vast philosophy. This literature is known as “ Agas” in which the main are as followed: 1. Dwadatha Ang, 2. Dwadash Upanga, 3. Das Prakirana 4. Khat Chechda-Sutra 5. Chara Mula-Sutra, 6. Nanh-sutra and 7. Anuyoga Sutra.Besides above mentioned literature some other scriptures too. Jain literature are mainly written also known as Ardhamagadhi in prakrit in 6th century B.C. these are in swetamlar sampradaya . some are in Sanskrit in 2nd century A.D. which belong to Digambara sect.Both sects appear different externally. Swetamlar attires themselves in cloth whereas Digambara monks lead their lives naked because they consider. That the four directions are their cloths. Consequently Jain literature has appeared as a new Shramanic culture against Brahmanic one in ancient India.
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