Agam Sudha Sindhu Part 03 Of 01

This document is a reproduction of the third volume (part 01 of 01) of the Jain text "Agam Sudha Sindhu," authored by Jinendravijay Gani and published by Harshpushpamrut Jain Granthmala. This particular volume focuses on the Sthananga Sutra, the third Anga of the Jain Agamas.

Here's a breakdown of the provided pages:

Key Information and Structure:

• Title: Agam Sudha Sindhu, Department 1/3 (Bhag: 1/3)
• Editor/Researcher: P.P. Shri Jinendravijayji Ganivar
• Publisher: Shri Harshpushpamrut Jain Granthmala
• Publication Details: Published by Shri Harshpushpamrut Jain Granthmala, Lakhabawal, Shantipuri (Saurashtra), Gujarat. Dated Vikram Samvat 2501, Vikram Samvat 2031 (1975 AD).
• Content: The text presents the Sthananga Sutra in its original form (Mul) along with commentary (Prakarika).
• Compilation: It is presented as the third Anga (Trutiya Angam) of the Sthananga Sutra, originally composed by Ganadhar Shrimat Sudharma Swami.
• Editor/Compiler of the Commentary: The commentary and research are attributed to the disciple of the revered Acharya Dev Shrimad Vijayakrusurishwar and honorifically to Panyas Shri Jinendravijay Gani.
• Errata (Shuddhipatrakam): A significant portion is dedicated to an errata, listing corrections for errors found in the text. This indicates a meticulous approach to the reproduction.
• Table of Contents (Anukram): The table of contents outlines the structure of the book, listing chapters (Adhyayan) and their corresponding page numbers. It covers:
  • Eksthan (One Place)
  • Dwistthan (Two Places)
  • Tristhan (Three Places)
  • Chatuhsthan (Four Places)
  • Panchsthan (Five Places)
  • Shatsthan (Six Places)
  • Saptasthan (Seven Places)
  • Ashtasthan (Eight Places)
  • Navasthan (Nine Places)
  • Dashasthan (Ten Places)
• Target Audience: The preface mentions that the intended audience for the Agam Sutras are the well-ordained monks residing in monasteries. The publication aims to facilitate the reading and study of these scriptures within the monastic tradition.

Content Overview from Page #6 onwards (Focus on Sthananga Sutra's Structure):

The bulk of the provided text is the actual content of the Sthananga Sutra, divided into its various "Sthanas" or categories. The repetition of "STHANANGA SUTRAM" at the beginning of each section confirms this. The sutras are presented in Prakrit, the language of the Agamas.

• Eksthan Adhyayan (First Study/Chapter on "One Place"): Starts by listing various singular entities and concepts, beginning with "Suyan me paus!" (meaning "I have heard"). Examples include:

  • "Ege pane" (One life)
  • "Ege dande" (One staff/rod)
  • "Ega kiriya" (One action)
  • "Ege loe" (One world)
  • "Ege dhamme" (One dharma/righteousness)
  • "Ege adhamme" (One unrighteousness)
  • "Ege bandhe" (One bond)
  • "Ege mokkhe" (One liberation)
  • And numerous other singular concepts related to soul, senses, mind, speech, actions, stages, classifications of beings, karma, time, and various physical and sensory attributes.

• Dwistthan Adhyayan (Second Study/Chapter on "Two Places"): This section begins to present dichotomies and classifications into pairs. It starts with "Jadatthi (jahithan) nam loge" ("Whatever exists in the world"). Examples include:

  • "Jivachchav ajivachchav" (Soul and non-soul)
  • "Thavare cheva stanvare cheva" (Stationary and moving)
  • "Sajniyachchev ajoniyachev" (Connected and disconnected)
  • "Saudyachchev anaudyachchev" (Having life and not having life)
  • And continues with numerous pairs describing various categories, dualities, and classifications across different realms of existence, actions, knowledge, senses, and states.

The subsequent pages (from #10 onwards) continue this pattern, systematically exploring Tristhan (Three Places), Chatuhsthan (Four Places), and then progressing through Shatsthan (Six Places), Saptasthan (Seven Places), Ashtasthan (Eight Places), Navasthan (Nine Places), and Dashasthan (Ten Places). Each section within these "sthanas" lists various trios, quartets, quintets, etc., of entities, concepts, or classifications relevant to Jain philosophy and cosmology.

Overall Purpose:

The "Agam Sudha Sindhu" series, as exemplified by this volume, aims to present and explain the foundational Jain scriptures, making them accessible, particularly within the Jain monastic community. The Sthananga Sutra, with its systematic categorization and enumeration, is a crucial text for understanding Jain doctrine, and this edition appears to be a comprehensive and carefully edited reproduction.