Agam 05 Bhagwati Sutra Part 02 Hindi Anuwad

This document is the second part of the Hindi translation of the Bhagavati Sutra (Agam 05), compiled and translated by Muni Diperatnasagarji. It is an extensive text that details the Bhagavati Sutra, also known as Vyakhyaprajnapti.

The text is structured into several sections, each covering a specific 'Shatak' (century) which is further divided into 'Varga' (chapters) and 'Uddeshak' (sections). The document meticulously follows the original Jain scripture, providing a detailed Hindi translation.

Key aspects and content covered in this Hindi translation of the Bhagavati Sutra (Part 2) include:

• Introduction: The text begins with invocations and dedications to Jain deities and revered gurus, identifying the work as Agam-5/2, Bhagavati/Vyakhyaprajnapti-2, and acknowledging Muni Diperatnasagarji as the translator and editor.

• Shatak Breakdown: A detailed table of contents is presented, listing all the Shataks covered in Part 2, from Shatak 05 to Shatak 41. It indicates the number of Uddeshaks within each Shatak and their corresponding page numbers, showcasing the immense scope of the text.

• Agam Classification: Page 3 provides a classification of Jain Agam literature, listing various Angas, Upangas, Chedasutras, Mulasutras, and Chulikasutras, providing context for the Bhagavati Sutra within the larger Jain canon.

• Detailed Content of Shataks:

  • The subsequent pages (from page 5 onwards) provide the translated content of the Bhagavati Sutra, Shatak by Shatak, and Uddeshak by Uddeshak.
  • Each Uddeshak begins with the location and time period, followed by a narrative or discourse, often involving Lord Mahavir's teachings to his disciples like Lord Gautam Swami.
  • The discussions cover a vast range of Jain philosophical concepts, including:
    • Samsara and Karma: Discussions on the cycle of birth and death, the types of karma, their binding, and their effects. For instance, the explanation of how anger, pride, delusion, and greed influence karma.
    • Jiva and Pudgala: Detailed explanations of the nature of soul (Jiva) and matter (Pudgala), their characteristics, combinations (skandhas), and transformations.
    • Cosmology and Geography: Descriptions of the universe, its various realms (hells, heavens), continents (like Jambu-dweepa), oceans, and their dimensions.
    • Samskaras and Bhavas: Discussions on the states of existence, transmigration, and the influence of past actions (karma) on future births.
    • Devas and Their Realms: Descriptions of different classes of celestial beings, their lifespans, abodes (vimanas), and the nature of their existence.
    • Types of Existence: Differentiating between various types of beings like hell-dwellers (nairayikas), heaven-dwellers (vais), terrestrial beings (tiryangas), and humans.
    • Philosophical Concepts: Detailed explanations of concepts like leśyā (passions/dispositions), darśana (perception), jñāna (knowledge), yoga (activity), upbhoga (enjoyment), upadhana (sustenance), and paryavasana (culmination).
    • Ethical Conduct and Practices: Discussions on virtues, vices, vows (vratas), the observance of religious practices like Paushadh, and the consequences of actions.
    • Miraculous Powers (Vikriya): Explanations of the powers possessed by celestial beings and advanced ascetics, such as the ability to transform their forms.
    • The Nature of Reality: Philosophical inquiries into the nature of existence, causality, and the ultimate liberation.
    • The Life of Lord Mahavir and His Disciples: Accounts of Lord Mahavir's interactions, teachings, and the lives of his prominent disciples like Lord Gautam Swami, and prominent lay followers.
    • Cosmic Phenomena: Explanations of astronomical phenomena like eclipses (Rahu's interaction with the sun and moon), not as supernatural events but as actions of celestial beings.
    • The Role of Action and Intention: Emphasis on the importance of actions and intentions in shaping one's destiny and the cycle of rebirth.
    • The Importance of Right Knowledge and Conduct: The text consistently highlights the path to liberation through right faith, right knowledge, and right conduct.

• Translator's Contribution: The translation is attributed to Muni Diperatnasagarji, a scholar recognized for his extensive work in translating Jain scriptures. The publication is credited to Dipratnasagar, Dipratnasagar, indicating a familial or organizational effort. The catalog link provided suggests this is part of a larger collection of Jain literature.

Overall, this document represents a significant portion of the Bhagavati Sutra, offering a comprehensive and detailed exploration of Jain philosophy, cosmology, ethics, and the path to liberation as taught by Lord Mahavir. The translation aims to make this profound scripture accessible to Hindi-speaking audiences.