Agam Sutra Satik 17 Chandrpragnapati UpangSutra 06

This document is the twelfth volume of the "Agam Sutrani (Satik)" series, edited and compiled by Muni Diperatnasagar. It contains two key Jain texts: the Suryaprajnapti Upanga Sutra (Volume 16) and the Chandraprajnapti Upanga Sutra (Volume 17), both presented with detailed commentaries.

Key Aspects of the Work:

• Publisher: Agam Shrut Prakashan.
• Editor/Compiler: Muni Diperatnasagar.
• Content: The volume includes the original Sanskrit/Prakrit text of the two Upanga Sutras along with the commentary by Acharya Malayagiri.
• Significance of Chandraprajnapti: The document highlights that the Chandraprajnapti Sutra, in its current available form, is very similar in content and structure to the Suryaprajnapti Sutra. It notes that previously, Acharya Anand Sagarsurishwarji had published all Upanga Sutras with commentary, but the commentary for Chandraprajnapti was not published at that time. Subsequent researchers also did not publish the commentary of Acharya Malayagiri on Chandraprajnapti. This edition aims to present the commentary by Acharya Malayagiri on the Chandraprajnapti Sutra, focusing on the introductory verses and the portions that are unique.
• Structural Similarities: It is mentioned that while many parts of the Suryaprajnapti and Chandraprajnapti Sutras are identical, there might be slight variations in the numbering of verses (moolank) due to differences in arrangement. The core subject matter and textual content remain largely the same.
• Scope of Commentary: The provided text primarily focuses on the commentary of Acharya Malayagiri on the initial verses of the Chandraprajnapti Sutra, including devotional verses and the beginning of the subject matter.
• Compilation Details: The document provides extensive tables of contents, listing the various "Prabhuta" (sections) within the Suryaprajnapti and Chandraprajnapti Sutras. It also includes detailed lists of other Jain Agamas, their commentaries, estimated verse counts, and known commentators.
• Acknowledgements: The book acknowledges numerous individuals and organizations who contributed financially or otherwise to its publication, highlighting a strong community support for promoting Jain scriptures.
• Editorial Notes: Several notes clarify the relationship between the Suryaprajnapti and Chandraprajnapti Sutras, the source of the manuscripts used, and the scope of the commentary provided in this particular volume. It emphasizes that while the initial verses and the commentary on them are detailed, the rest of the commentary follows the pattern of the Suryaprajnapti commentary.

In essence, this volume is a scholarly presentation of the Chandraprajnapti Upanga Sutra with its commentary, filling a gap in the previously published Jain literature. It also serves as a comprehensive guide to the vast corpus of Jain Agamas and their commentaries, showcasing the efforts of Muni Diperatnasagar and his predecessors in preserving and disseminating this sacred knowledge.