Agam Deep Agam 16 To 23 Gujarati Anuvaad Part 5

The provided text is the Gujarati translation and commentary (Anuvaad Part 5) of Jain Agamas, specifically chapters 16 to 23, titled "Agam Deep". The author is Muni Deepratna Sagar and the publisher is Agamdip Prakashan. The catalog link points to jainqq.org.

The text covers the following eight Upanga Sutras:

1. Sura Pannatti (Surya Prajnapti) - Chapters 16 to 23 of the Agam Deep series.
2. Chanda Pannatti (Chandra Prajnapti)
3. Jambudvipa Pannatti (Jambudvipa Prajnapti)
4. Nirayavaliyaanu (Nirayavali)
5. Kappa Vadiyasiyaanu (Kalpa-Avatamsika)
6. Pufiyaanu (Pushpika)
7. Puchuliyaanu (Pushpachuliya)
8. Vahidasana (Vahni-Dasha)

The primary focus of the provided excerpt is Sura Pannatti (Agam 16). The text includes:

• Homages and Salutations: The text begins with salutations to the pure teachings (Namo Namo Nirmal Desanasya), to Muni Jayaprabhvijayaji 'Shraman', and to Bal Brahmachari Shri Neminth. It also mentions Namo Namo Nirmal Darshanasya and salutes to Padmavati Devi.
• Authorship and Publication Details: It clearly states the book title, author (Muni Deepratna Sagar), publisher (Agamdip Prakashan), and provides a catalog link.
• Content Overview: Pages 4 and 5 provide a detailed index (Anukram) of the Sutras covered in this volume (Volume 5). It lists the specific Sutras from 16 to 23 and their respective sections (Pahud).
• Detailed Explanation of Sura Pannatti (Chapters 16 to 23): The bulk of the provided text is a Gujarati translation and commentary on the Sura Pannatti. It begins with a narrative about King Jaitashatru and Queen Dharini of Mithila, and Lord Mahavir's arrival at the Manibhadra Chaitya. The subsequent sections (Pahud 1-1 to 1-23) delve into astronomical and cosmological concepts related to the sun, as asked by Gautam Swami. These topics include:
  • The sun's journey through celestial spheres (Mandals).
  • The nature of Tiryanch Gati (movement of beings).
  • The extent of illumination by the sun and moon.
  • The limits of light and shadow.
  • The concept of Leshya (subtle karmic matter related to color/aura).
  • The arrangement and functioning of light (Prakash Sansthiti-Vyavastha).
  • The process of sunrise and sunset (Udayavastha).
  • The measurement of Paurushi Chhaya (shadow cast by a person).
  • The meaning of 'Yoga' in this context.
  • The beginning of the year (Samvatsara).
  • The number of years.
  • The waxing and waning of the moon (Chandrama Ki Vruddhi).
  • The increasing light of the moon.
  • The speed of celestial bodies (Shighragati).
  • The characteristics of light.
  • The cycle of celestial bodies' descent and origin (Chyavan and Utpatti).
  • Their heights.
  • The number of suns.
  • The nature of their influence (Anubhav).
  • The increase and decrease of Muhurtas (time units).
  • The semi-circular path of the sun daily.
  • The distance and path of celestial bodies.
  • The concept of different Mands and their divisions.
  • The intricate calculations of day and night lengths based on the sun's position in different celestial spheres.
  • The interaction and overlap of solar paths (Bhojan Kshetra).
  • The differing views of other religious traditions (Anyatirthik) on these matters and the Jain perspective as explained by Lord Mahavir.
  • The number of islands and oceans traversed.
  • The concept of dual suns (Bharatiya Surya and Aairvatiya Surya).
  • The cyclical nature of the sun's movement and its relation to the Earth's day and night cycles.
  • The detailed calculations of planetary movements, speeds, and distances.
  • The arrangement of celestial spheres (Mandals).
  • The dimensions of these spheres.
  • The concept of oblique movement (Tiryak Gaman) of the sun.
  • The cyclical nature of time and seasons.
  • The causes of varying day and night lengths.
  • The detailed description of the sun's path in relation to different celestial hemispheres.

The text also mentions the Gujarati Chhaya (commentary) by Muni Deepratnasagar for each Sutra, indicating a detailed explanation in Gujarati.

Overall Summary:

This volume, "Agam Deep Agam 16 to 23 Gujarati Anuvaad Part 5," is primarily dedicated to the Sura Pannatti (Agam 16), a Jain Agama that deals extensively with astronomy and cosmology. It aims to explain the celestial movements, calculations of time, the nature of the sun, moon, stars, and their influence, as propounded by Lord Mahavir. The text provides a detailed, systematic explanation of these concepts in Gujarati, based on Jain principles and scriptures, with a commentary by Muni Deepratnasagar. The intention is to offer a clear understanding of these complex subjects from a Jain perspective.