Aagam 21 PUSHPIKAA Moolam Evam Vrutti

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This document is a re-compilation and publication of the Jain Pushpika Upanga Sutra, which is the 21st Agam Sutra and the 10th Upanga Sutra. The original text includes the root sutra and a commentary (vrutti) composed by Acharya Chandrasuri.

Key Features of this Publication:

• Editor/Compiler: The primary compiler and editor of this specific edition is Muni Diperatnasagar, who has undertaken the task of re-collecting and re-editing the text.
• Previous Editors/Publishers:
  • The original text was first published under the name "Nirayavalika" in 1922 (Vikram Samvat 1978) by the Agamoday Samiti. The editor for that publication was Anuyogacharya Shri Danvijayji Gani Maharaj Saheb.
  • This earlier edition contained five Upangas: Nirayavalika, Kalpavatasika, Pushpika, Pushpachulika, and Vrushnidasha.
  • Muni Diperatnasagar notes that subsequent editions were simply photocopies of the original, with the names of new editors or organizations added without significant original contribution, and in some cases, the original editor's name was omitted.
• Purpose of this New Edition: Muni Diperatnasagar's goal is to serve the Agams by making this text accessible and easy to study.
• Enhancements:
  • Scanning and Special Formatting: The original text was scanned, and a special format was created.
  • Layout: The original edited text (by Shri Danvijayji Gani) is preserved in the center. The Agam name, study chapter (adhyayanam), and sutra numbers are placed at the top for clarity on each page.
  • Indices:
    • A "Deep Anukram" (Deep Index) is provided, offering a consistent numbering system across all of Muni Diperatnasagar's Agam publications, facilitating easy cross-referencing.
    • A comprehensive index ("Anukramanika") is included, listing each study chapter and its corresponding page numbers, allowing students to quickly find specific topics.
  • Footnotes: Detailed footnotes are provided at the bottom of many pages, explaining specific terms, clarifying textual meanings, and pointing out any typographical or numbering errors found in the original print.
  • Digital Publication: This edition is presented as an "Internet Publication" by jain_e_library.org, aiming for wide and easy accessibility globally. Future plans include printing this edition.
• Content of Pushpika Upanga Sutra: The text details the content of the Pushpika Upanga, which consists of ten study chapters (adhyayan). The provided pages cover the initial chapters:
  • Adhyayan 1: Chandra (Moon): Discusses the celestial being Chandra (Moon) and its previous life as Angati, a householder who became an ascetic and attained heaven.
  • Adhyayan 2: Surya (Sun): Discusses the celestial being Surya and a householder named Supratidha who followed a similar path.
  • Adhyayan 3: Shukra (Venus): Discusses the celestial being Shukra and the story of a Brahmin named Somil, who engaged in various ascetic practices and rituals.
  • Adhyayan 4: Bahuputrika (Many Sons): Relates the story of a celestial being, Bahuputrika Devi, who desired many children, and the earthly woman Subhadra, who, after failing to have children, became an ascetic.
  • Adhyayan 5: Purnabhadra: Discusses the celestial being Purnabhadra and the story of a householder named Purnabhadra who became an ascetic.
  • Adhyayan 6: Manibhadra: Discusses the celestial being Manibhadra and a householder named Manibhadra who followed a similar path.
  • Adhyayans 7-10 (Datta, Shiva, Bala, Anadita): The text mentions these remaining chapters, which also involve celestial beings and their past lives, concluding with details about their existence and future rebirths.

In essence, this publication is a meticulously re-edited and enhanced version of the Pushpika Upanga Sutra, aiming to provide scholars and devotees with a clearer, more accessible, and contextually rich understanding of this important Jain scripture.