Aagam Sankshipta Parichay

This document is a concise introduction to the 45 Jain Agamas (sacred scriptures), compiled by Muni Deepratnasagarji. It provides a brief overview and the name of each Agama, along with a symbolic diagram for each.

Here's a breakdown of the content:

• Introduction and Author: The book is dedicated to Guru Anand-Kshama-Lalit-Sushil-Sudharmasagar, and authored and compiled by Muni Deepratnasagarji. His extensive literary work is highlighted, showcasing his publication of 585 books in 5 languages, totaling over 130,000 pages, and the creation of 11 instruments. The publication year is 2073 VK (2017 CE).

• The "Agam Purush" Diagram: A central element of the book is the "Agam Purush" (Agama Man) diagram. This symbolic representation illustrates the structure of the entire Jain canon (Dwadashangi).

  • 12 Angas (Main Scriptures): Numbers 1 to 12 in the diagram correspond to the 12 main Angas, starting from the right foot (Acharanga) to the head (Drishtivada).
  • Upangas (Secondary Scriptures): Numbers 12 to 23 represent the Upangas, following the sequence from the right leg (up to the head) to the foot.
  • Prakirnak Sutras: Numbers 24 to 33 around the feet represent the Prakirnak Sutras.
  • Ched Sutras: Numbers 34 to 39 around the head represent the Ched Sutras.
  • Mul Sutras: Numbers 40 to 43 at the feet represent the Mul Sutras.
  • Chulika Sutras: Numbers 44 and 45 below the feet represent the Chulika Sutras.

• Individual Agama Descriptions: Each Agama is presented with the following information:

  • Agam Sutra Number: Its sequential number in the list of 45 Agamas.
  • Agam Name: The name of the Agama in Gujarati and its Sanskrit transliteration.
  • Agam Type: Whether it's an Angasutra, Upangasutra, Prakirnak Sutra, Ched Sutra, or Mul Sutra.
  • Diagram (Yantra): A symbolic diagram of the "Agam Purush" for that specific Agama.
  • Agam no Swarup (Form of the Agama): Information about the number of sutras (verses) and gathas (poetic verses) in the Agama.
  • Agam no Vibhag (Division of the Agama): Details about its structure, such as the number of Shrutaskandhas (sections) and Adhyayanas (chapters).
  • Agam no Mukhya Vishay (Main Subject of the Agama): A summary of the primary themes and content of the Agama, often categorized by the four Anuyogas (Dravyānuyoga, Ganitānuyoga, Charankaranānuyoga, Dharmakathānuyoga).
  • Agam nu Shlok Praman (Verse Count of the Agama): An approximate number of verses or shlokas.

• Coverage of the 45 Agamas: The book systematically covers all 45 Agamas, including:

  • 12 Angas: Acharanga, Sūtrakṛta, Sthāna, Samavāya, Bhagavati, Jñātādharmakathā, Upāsakadashā, Antakṛiddashā, Anuttaraupapātikadaśā, Praśnavyākaraṇa, Vipākaśruta, Auopapātika.
  • 12 Upangas: Rājapraśnīya, Jīvājīvābhigama, Prajñāpanā, Sūryaprajñapti, Candraprajñapti, Jambu-dvīpaprajñapti, Nirayāvalikā, Kalpavataṁsikā, Puṣpitā, Puṣpacūlikā, Vṛṣṇidaśā.
  • 10 Prakirnak Sutras: Chatuhśaraṇa, Āturapratyākhyāna, Mahāpratyākhyāna, Bhaktaparigñā, Tandulavaicārika, Saṁstāraka, Candravyadhaka, Gaṇividyā, Devendrastava, Maraṇasammādhi.
  • 6 Ched Sutras: Niśītha, Bṛhatkalpa, Vyavahāra, Daśāśrutaskandha, Jītakalpa, Mahāniśītha.
  • 2 Mul Sutras: Āvaśyaka, Pindaniyukti.
  • 2 Chulika Sutras: Nandī, Anuogadvāra.

In essence, "Aagam Sankshipta Parichay" serves as a visually guided, introductory compendium to the foundational texts of Jainism, making the vast corpus of Agamic literature more accessible to readers.