Nayadhammakahao

This document is a scanned version of the Jain text "Nāyādhammakahāo" (The Teachings of the Naya) from the Jinshasan Aradhana Trust. The text is the sixth Anga (part) of the Shvetambara Jain Agamas, attributed to Sudharmaswami, a disciple of Lord Mahavira. The book was reprinted by Jinshasan Aradhana Trust in Vikram Samvat 2058 (2001 CE).

The document includes:

• Title page with publisher and catalog link.
• Publisher's acknowledgments mentioning Girishbhai Pethani for his donation towards the publication.
• Editorial note highlighting the significance of the text as the sixth Anga, containing religious stories through which teachings are imparted. It mentions the two Shruta-skandhas (sections) and the 19 Adhyayanas (chapters) in the first section. It also notes the original editor, N.V. Vaidya of Ferguson College, Pune, in 1940.
• A long list of "Shrutodharak" (supporters of scripture) and "Shrutabhakta" (devotees of scripture), indicating various individuals and organizations who sponsored the republication. These sponsors are thanked for their inspiration and support, often mentioning Acharyas and Munis.
• A comprehensive list of publications by the Jinshasan Aradhana Trust, numbering over 243 ancient Jain texts, demonstrating their commitment to preserving and disseminating Jain literature.
• The actual text of the "Nāyādhammakahāo," starting with the invocation "Om Namah Sarvajñāya" and then the beginning of the first chapter, describing the city of Champa, King Koniya, and the presence of Lord Mahavira's disciple, Rev. Sudharmaswami.

The summary indicates that the book contains religious narratives and teachings in the form of stories, adhering to the Shvetambara Jain tradition. The republication is a significant effort to make this ancient scripture accessible.