Agam Sutra Satik 22 Pushchoolika UpangSutra 11

This document is part of the "Agam Sutra Satik" series, specifically Volume 14, focusing on the "Pushchoolika UpangSutra 11" (which is the eleventh Upanga Sutra). The series is edited and researched by Muni Deepratnasagar.

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Key Information:

• Title: Agam Sutra Satik (with commentary)
• Volume: 14
• Focus: Nirayavalika UpangSutra, Kalpvatansika UpangSutra, Pushpika UpangSutra, Pushpchulika UpangSutra, Vrushnidasha UpangSutra, and ten Prakirnaka Sutras (listed on page 2).
• Editor/Researcher: Muni Deepratnasagar
• Publisher: Agam Shrut Prakashan
• Date of Compilation: April 14, 2000 (Sunday, Chaitra Sud 11, 2056)

Content Overview (from the table of contents and specific pages):

1. Structure of the Text: The document is a collection of Jain Agamas, specifically focusing on Upanga Sutras and Prakirnaka Sutras. Page 3 and 4 provide a detailed table of contents, listing the various Sutras included and their respective page numbers and chapter breakdowns.

2. Upanga Sutras Included (Volume 14):

   • Nirayavalika UpangSutra (Pages 5-21)
   • Kalpvatansika UpangSutra (Pages 26-28)
   • Pushpika UpangSutra (Pages 30-40)
   • Pushpchulika UpangSutra (Pages 50-53) - This is the main focus of this specific volume. The table of contents indicates it has 10 studies (adhyayanani).
   • Vrushnidasha UpangSutra (Pages 57-74)

3. Prakirnaka Sutras Included (Volume 14):

   • Chatuhsharan Prakirnaka Sutra (Pages 57-74)
   • Aturpratyakhyana Prakirnaka Sutra (Pages 79-86)
   • Mahapratyakhyana Prakirnaka Sutra (Pages 93-97)
   • Bhaktaparijnya Prakirnaka Sutra (Pages 110-114)
   • Tandulavaicharik Prakirnaka Sutra (Pages 131-194)
   • Sanstaraka Prakirnaka Sutra (Pages 195-205)
   • Gachchachara Prakirnaka Sutra (Pages 209-223)
   • Ganividya Prakirnaka Sutra (Pages 246-269)
   • Devendrastava Prakirnaka Sutra (Pages 270-301)
   • Maramasamadhi Prakirnaka Sutra (Pages 306-380)

4. Specific Content of Pushpchulika UpangSutra (Pages 8-10):

   • This section presents the "Pushpchulika UpangSutra" with the commentary (Vritti) by Chandra Suri.
   • It begins with an invocation (Namo Namo Nimmat Sanassa).
   • Adhyayan 1 (Chapter 1): This chapter seems to detail the origin or context of the sutra. It describes a queen named Bhuta from Rajagriha city and her interactions with Lord Parshva. It also touches upon her decision to renounce the world and become a nun.
   • The text mentions the concept of "Sharira-pausika" (related to body care) and discusses the rules for nuns, highlighting the importance of austerity and detachment.
   • The narrative follows Bhuta's journey towards spiritual practice, her dedication, and her eventual rebirth as a celestial being (Devi Siridevi) in the Saudharma Kalpa due to her merits. The lifespan of this celestial being is mentioned as one Palopama.
   • The text also includes a discussion about the fate of the souls of the women who renounced with Bhuta, stating they will attain liberation in Mahavideha Kshetra.
   • The "Chaturtho Vargo Sammbhakto" marks the end of the fourth section.
   • The conclusion states that "Adhyayanani 1-10 Samaptani" (Chapters 1-10 are completed) and the "Ekadashamam Upangam - Pushpchulika Samaptam" (The Eleventh Upanga - Pushpchulika is completed).

5. Supporting Information:

   • Acknowledgements (Page 6): Lists various individuals and trusts who financially supported the publication of this volume, demonstrating a collaborative effort in preserving Jain scriptures.
   • Tables and Indexes (Pages 12-27): Several pages are dedicated to detailed tables listing the Jain Agamas, their commentators, verse counts, and the structure of each Agama (Shrutaskandha, Chula, Adhyayan, Uddesh, Mul). This includes lists of available commentaries, niyuktis, bhashyas, and chūrṇis for various Agamas. This section provides valuable metadata about the Jain scriptural tradition.

In essence, this document is a scholarly edition of a significant Jain scripture, the Pushpchulika UpangSutra, along with other important Upanga and Prakirnaka Sutras. It provides the original text (Mul Sutra) and a commentary (Vritti), accompanied by extensive scholarly apparatus like tables of contents, indexes, and comparative lists of scriptural texts.