Jain Darshanik Sahitya

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This document, titled "Jain Darshanik Sahitya" (Jain Philosophical Literature) by Dr. Mahendrakumar Jain Nyayacharya, is a compilation and directory of ancient Jain philosophical texts and their authors. The primary aim of this work is to list accessible and published original Jain philosophical literature, as well as authors whose works are not directly available but are referenced or quoted in other texts. The author acknowledges that the chronological placement of some authors by century is approximate and that the sequence might have some discrepancies. However, the main objective is to provide a general overview of the available and referenced ancient original philosophical literature.

The text then proceeds to list Jain philosophers and their key works, primarily from the Digambara and Śvetāmbara traditions, along with their approximate periods of activity. This list serves as a catalog of the rich philosophical heritage of Jainism.

Key aspects highlighted in the summary of the text include:

• Scope: The document focuses on ancient Jain philosophical literature, including both available and cited works.
• Authors and Works (Digambara Tradition):
  • Umasvati (1st-3rd century CE): Tattvartha Sutra (published).
  • Samantabhadra (2nd-3rd century CE): Apta Mimamsa, Yuktyanusasana, Brihat Swayambhu Stotra, Jiva Siddhi.
  • Siddhasena (4th-5th century CE): Sanmatitarka (published), also mentioned by Vadiraja in Parshvanatha Charita.
  • Devanandi (6th century CE): Sara Sangraha (mentioned in Dhavala commentary).
  • Sridatta (6th century CE): Jalpa Nirnaya (mentioned in Tattvartha Shloka Vartika by Vidyananda).
  • Sumati (6th century CE): Commentary on Sanmatitarka, Sumati Saptaka. Referred to as 'Sumati Digambarasya' by Shantarakshita in Tattvasangraha.
  • Patrakesari (6th century CE): Trilakshanadarshana, Patrakesari Stotra (published). His views are cited as 'Patrasvami' by Shantarakshita.
  • Vadisimha (6th-7th century CE): Mentioned by Vadiraja and Jinasena.
  • Akalankadeva (c. 700 CE): Laghiyastraya (published with self-commentary), Nyaya Vinishchaya (published), Pramana Sangraha, Siddhi Vinishchaya (cited from its commentary), Ashtashati (commentary on Apta Mimamsa), Pramana Lakshana (available in libraries).
  • Kumarsena (c. 770 CE): Mentioned by Jinasena in Mahapurana.
  • Kumaranandi (8th century CE): Vadanyaya (mentioned by Vidyananda).
  • Vadi Bhasingha (8th century CE): Syadvada Siddhi (published), Navapadartha Nishchaya (available in Mandra library).
  • Anantavirya (Elder) (8th-9th century CE): Commentary on Siddhi Vinishchaya, disciple of Ravibhadra.
  • Anantavirya (Ravibhadra disciple) (9th century CE): Commentary on Siddhi Vinishchaya (published).
  • Vidyananda (9th century CE): Ashtasahasri (commentary on Apta Mimamsa-Ashtashati), Tattvartha Shloka Vartika, Yuktyanusasana Alankara, Vidyananda Mahodaya. Also authored Apta Pariksha, Pramana Pariksha, Patra Pariksha, Satya Shasana Pariksha, Shri Puraparshvanatha Stotra.
  • Anantakirti (10th century CE): Commentary on Jiva Siddhi, mentioned by Vadiraja.
  • Devasena (c. 990 CE): Brihat Sarvajna Siddhi, Laghu Sarvajna Siddhi, Naya Chakra, Prakrita Alapa Paddhati, Apta Mimamsa Vritti, Parikshamukha, Syadvada Upanishad.
  • Vasunandi (11th century CE).
  • Manikyanandi (11th century CE).
  • Somadeva (11th century CE): Mentioned in a land grant, also in Jain Sahitya aur Itihas.
  • Vadiraja Suri (11th century CE).
  • Mallidhavala (11th century CE).
  • Prabhachandra (11th-12th century CE): Nyaya Vinishchaya Vivarana, Pramana Nirnaya, Dravya Svabhava Prakasha, commentary on Parikshamukha (Prameya Kamala Martanda), commentary on Laghiyastraya (Nyaya Kumudachandra), Paramata Jhanjhanila.
  • Anantavirya (12th century CE): Prameya Ratnamala (commentary on Parikshamukha).
  • Bhavasena Vidya (12th-13th century CE): Vishva Tattva Prakasha.
  • Laghu Samantabhadra (13th century CE).
  • Ashadhara (13th century CE).
  • Shantisena (13th century CE).
  • Jindeva Dharmabhushana (15th century CE): Commentary on Ashtasahasri (Prameya Ratnakara), Karunya Kalika, Nyaya Deepika.
  • Ajitsena: Nyaya Manipradipika (commentary on Prameya Ratnamala), Saptabhangi Tarangini, Sansaya Vadana Vidarana, Shad Darshana Pramana Prameya Sangraha.
  • Vimaladasa, Shubhashchandra, Shubhashchandradeva, Shantivarni: Mentioned with their works being available in various Jain monasteries.
  • Charukirti Pandita, Narendra Sena, Sukha Prakash Muni, Amrita Nanda Muni, Khanda Nakanda, Jagannatha (1703 CE), Vajranandi Pravara Kirti, Amara Kirti, Nemichandra, Manikanta, Sukha Prakasha, Unknown Authors: A list of further authors and their works, often with their availability noted in specific libraries or texts. This section also lists works that are considered significant philosophical treatises covering various aspects of Jain philosophy, logic, and metaphysics.
• Authors and Works (Śvetāmbara Tradition):
  • Umasvati (3rd century CE): Tattvartha Sutra with his own commentary.
  • Siddhasena Divakara (5th-6th century CE): Nyayavatara, some Dvatrimshatikas.
  • Mallavadi (6th century CE): Naya Chakra (Dvadasara), commentary on Sanmatitarka.
  • Haribhadra (8th century CE): Anekanata Jayapataka, Anekantevada Pravesha, Shad Darshana Samuchchaya, commentary on Shastra Varta Samuchchaya, commentary on Nyaya Pravesha, Dharma Sangraha Vrittikara, Loka Tattva Nirnaya, Anekantha Praghata, Tattva Tarangini, Tribhangi Sara, Nyayavatara Vritti, Panchalingi, Dwija Vadana Chapeta, Parloka Siddhi, Vedabahyata Nirakarana, Sarvajna Siddhi, Syadvada Kuchodya Parihara.
  • Shakatayana (9th century CE): Stri Mukti Prakarana (by Pālyakīrti).
  • Siddharshi (10th century CE): Commentary on Nyayavatara.
  • Abhayadeva Suri (11th century CE): Commentary on Sanmati (Vadmahamrva).
  • Jineshvara Suri (11th century CE): Pramana Lakshana (exact), Panchalingi Prakarana.
  • Shanti Suri (11th century CE): Nyayavatara Vartika with commentary.
  • Munichandra Suri (12th century CE): Annotation of Anekanata Jayapataka.
  • Vadideva Suri (12th century CE): Pramana Naya Tattva Aloka Alankara, Syadvada Ratnakara.
  • Hemachandra (12th century CE): Pramana Mimamsa, Anyayoga Vyavachchedika, Vadanaushasana (unavailable), Vedankusha.
  • Devasuri (1162 CE): Jivanushasana.
  • Shri Chandra Suri (12th century CE): Commentary on Nyaya Pravesha Haribhadra Vritti.
  • Devabhadra Suri (12th century CE): Annotation of Nyayavatara.
  • Malayagiri (13th century CE): Commentary on Dharma Sangraha.
  • Chandrasena (13th century CE): Utpadadi Siddhi (exact).
  • Ananda Suri: Siddhanta Arnava (unavailable).
  • Amar Suri (Simha Vyaghra Shishuka).
  • Ramachandra Suri (13th century CE): Vyatireka Dvatrimshatika.
  • Mallavadi (13th century CE): Annotation on Dharmottara.
  • Pradyumna Suri (13th century CE): Vada Sthala.
  • Jinapati Suri (13th century CE): Prabodha Vada Sthala.
  • Ratnaprabha Suri (13th century CE): Syadvada Ratnakara Avatarika.
  • Devabhadra (13th century CE): Pramana Prakasha.
  • Nara Chandra Suri (13th century CE): Commentary on Nyaya Kandali.
  • Abhayatilaka (14th century CE): Pancha Prastha Nyaya Tark Vyakhya, commentary on Tarka Nyaya Sutra, Nyaya Alankara Vritti.
  • Mallishana (14th century CE): Syadvada Manjari.
  • Somatilaka (1392 CE): Commentary on Shad Darshana.
  • Rajshekhar (15th century CE): Syadvada Kalika, Ratnakara Varika, Panjika, Shad Darshana Samuchchaya, commentary on Nyaya Kandali.
  • Gyana Chandra (15th century CE): Annotation of Ratnakara Svatarika.
  • Jayasimha Suri (15th century CE): Nyaya Sara Deepika.
  • Merutung (15th century CE): Shad Darshana Nirnaya.
  • Guna Ratna (15th century CE): Commentary on Shad Darshana Samuchchaya (Tarka Rahasya Deepika).
  • Bhuvanasundara Suri (15th century CE): Para Brahma Utthapana, Laghu Mahavidya Vidambana.
  • Satyaraja (16th century CE): Jalpa Manjari.
  • Sudhananda Ganishishya (16th century CE).
  • Sadhu Vijaya (16th century CE): Vada Vijaya Prakarana, Hetudarshana Prakarana, Siddhanta Sara.
  • Darshana Ratnakara, Daya Ratna (17th century CE): Nyaya Ratnavali.
  • Shubha Vijaya (17th century CE): Commentary on Tarka Bhasha, Syadvada Mala.
  • Bhava Vijaya (17th century CE): Shat Vishat Jalpa Vichara.
  • Vinaya Vijaya (17th century CE): Naya Kanika, Shat Trimsat Jalpa Samkshapa.
  • Yashovijaya (18th century CE): Commentary on Ashtasahasri, Anekantha Vyavastha, Jnana Bindu (in new style), Jain Tarka Bhasha, Deva Dharma Pariksha, Dvatrimshat Dvatrimshatika, Dharma Pariksha, Naya Pradip, Naya Upadesha, Naya Rahasya, Nyaya Khandakhadya (new style), Nyaya Aloka, Bhasha Rahasya, commentary on Shastra Varta Samuchchaya, Utpada Vyaya Dhruvya Siddhi Tika, Jnana Arnava, Anekantha Pravesha, Guru Tattva Vinishchaya, Atma Khyati, commentary on Tattva Aloka, Trisutrya Aloka, commentary on Dravya Aloka, Nyaya Bindu, Pramana Rahasya, Mangala Vada, Vada Mala, Vada Maharnava, Vidhi Vada, Vedanta Nirnaya, Siddhanta Tarka Parishkara, commentary on Siddhanta Manjari, commentary on Syadvada Manjari, Dravya Paryaya Yukti.
  • Yashasvat Sagara (18th century CE): Jaina Sapta Padarthi (published), commentary on Pramana Vada, Vada Artha Nirupana, Syadvada Muktavali (published).
  • Bhava Prabha Suri (18th century CE): Commentary on Naya Upadesha.
  • Maya Chandra (19th century CE): Jnana Kriya Vada.
  • Padma Vijaya Gani (19th century CE): Tarka Sangraha Phakkika.
  • Riddhi Sagar (20th century CE): Nirnaya Prabhakara.
• Key Themes and Contributions:
  • The text emphasizes that Jain Acharyas have expounded the nature of reality from the perspective of Anekanta (non-absolutism).
  • They have criticized various philosophical schools (schools of thought) while also synthesizing their viewpoints through the lens of Naya (standpoints).
  • Jain scholars have also written commentaries on non-Jain texts, subtly clarifying their essential meanings.
• Language: While the primary focus is on Sanskrit works, the text also notes the existence of numerous commentaries in Kannada.

In essence, "Jain Darshanik Sahitya" is a vital resource for understanding the breadth and depth of Jain philosophical literature, tracing the lineage of thought and the vast corpus of works that form this significant intellectual tradition.