Agam Sutra Satik 31 Ganividya PainngSutra 08

This document is part of a series of Jain texts, specifically Agam Sutra Satik, Volume 14, which focuses on the Ganividya PainngSutra 08. The author and editor is Muni Diperatnasagar. The publisher is Agam Shrut Prakashan.

The document provides a detailed index (विषयानुक्रम) of the various texts contained within this volume. These include:

• Five Upanga Sutras:
  • Nirayavalika Upanga Sutra
  • Kalpa-vamsika Upanga Sutra
  • Pushpika Upanga Sutra
  • Pushpachulika Upanga Sutra
  • Vrshni-dasha Upanga Sutra
• Ten Prakirnaka Sutras:
  • Chatuhsharana Prakirnaka Sutra
  • Atura-pratyakhyana Prakirnaka Sutra
  • Mahapratiyakhyana Prakirnaka Sutra
  • Bhakta-parigyna Prakirnaka Sutra
  • Tandula-vaicharik Prakirnaka Sutra
  • Samstara Prakirnaka Sutra
  • Gachchachara Prakirnaka Sutra
  • Ganividya Prakirnaka Sutra
  • Devendra-stava Prakirnaka Sutra
  • Marana-samadhi Prakirnaka Sutra

The index details the specific chapters or sections (adhyayana) and their corresponding page numbers within each of these texts. For instance, the Ganividya Prakirnaka Sutra is detailed with its various sections like 'First Gate - Day', 'Second Gate - Tithi', 'Third Gate - Nakshatra', etc., along with their page references.

The document also includes:

• Devotional Salutations: Opening pages contain salutations to various Jain Acharyas and Gurus.
• Acknowledgements: A page lists patrons and donors who have contributed to the publication.
• Content of Ganividya Prakirnaka Sutra: Several pages (starting from page 8) provide the actual content of the Ganividya Prakirnaka Sutra, including the original text (Moola) and its Sanskrit commentary (Chhaya). This section focuses on the astrological and auspicious timings for various activities, such as starting journeys, undertaking vows, and auspicious beginnings, based on days, tithis, nakshatras, etc.
• Tables and Lists: The document includes tables listing various Agam Sutras with their commentator, verse count, and commentary verse count. It also lists the available Niyukti (commentaries), Bhashya (commentaries), and Churnis (commentaries) for the Agam Sutras.
• Publisher's Information: Details about Agam Shrut Prakashan and their contact information are provided.
• List of Publications: A comprehensive list of publications by the publisher is also included, showcasing their extensive work in preserving and disseminating Jain scriptures.

In essence, this document is a scholarly presentation and compilation of important Jain texts, specifically focusing on astrological and auspicious timings as detailed in the Ganividya Prakirnaka Sutra, within the broader context of Jain scriptural knowledge.