Yogshatak Sampadanam

This document is an editorial note (प्रस्तावना) by Muni Punyavijayji for the publication of Yogshatak Sampadanam. It discusses two Jain texts that are being published together:

1. Yogshatak (योगशतक):

   • Author: Acharya Shri Haribhadrasuri, son of Yakini Mahattara.
   • Content: This is a significant work on Yoga.
   • Previous Publication: The original text of Yogshatak was previously published by Dr. Indukala Zaveri with a scholarly Gujarati translation and a detailed introduction.
   • Current Publication: The current publication includes the original text along with its previously unknown self-commentary (स्वोपज्ञटीका).
   • Manuscript: A single, ancient, and mostly pure manuscript written on palm leaves was found in the Jain Jnan Bhandar of the Kharatargachha in Mandvi, Kutch. It was obtained through the generosity of Shri Mohanlal Popatbhai Shah. The manuscript is 36 folios long, with varying numbers of lines and letters per line. It measures 13.42 inches and has holes for binding, written in two columns. The manuscript dates back to Samvat 1165 (1108-1109 CE), as indicated by a colophon.
   • Editing: The text has been edited and corrected based on this sole manuscript, with attempts made to correct inaccuracies by referring to other relevant texts.

2. Brahm siddhanta samuccaya (ब्रह्मसिद्धान्तसमुच्चय):

   • Author: The text is attributed to Acharya Shri Haribhadrasuri by the editor, Muni Punyavijayji, based on an analysis of its content and style. The name "Brahm siddhanta samuccaya" itself is a conjectural title given by the editor due to the text being found in a fragmented state.
   • Content: This text also deals with Yoga and spiritual philosophy.
   • Manuscript: This text was found in a fragmented state among thousands of damaged palm-leaf manuscripts from Anhilpur (modern-day Patan). The available portion consists of 32 fragmented folios, covering up to verse 423. Each folio has four or five lines, with 45 to 48 letters per line. The manuscript is generally pure but contains some errors. The last folio is missing, making the exact date of writing uncertain, but it is estimated to be from the 12th century CE based on the script and writing style. Certain parts of the folios are also damaged or lost.
   • Editing: The text has been edited and corrected based on these fragmented manuscripts.
   • Attribution to Haribhadrasuri: The editor's strong belief that Haribhadrasuri is the author is based on several points:
     • The initial verses mentioning the Jinavandan (salutation to Jinendra) and the subject matter are similar to other works by Haribhadrasuri.
     • The categorization of subjects and the use of technical terminology are consistent with Haribhadrasuri's known works like Yoga Drishti Samuccaya, Yoga Bindu, etc.
     • The presence of verses like "Aagamena anumānena..." which also appear in Haribhadrasuri's commentary on the Lalita Vistara.
     • The usage of phrases like "Bhrityavirōdha" (meaning without harming servants/subordinates) in the text, which is also found in Haribhadrasuri's Yoga Bindu.
     • The description of Yoga types, similar to how it's presented in Yoga Drishti Samuccaya, Atma Prakarana, etc.
     • Specific points of agreement with Haribhadrasuri's works, including the description of adhikaris (qualified individuals like apunarbhandakas), the concept of a "Nasta Nashan" (destroyer of the destroyed), references to gurus and deities, inclusion of Shiva Agam verses, discussion of auspicious contemplation even during physical decline, understanding of rebirth and spiritual equality, and death omens, all found in parallel in Haribhadrasuri's writings.
     • The editor intends to elaborate on these proofs in a separate article later.
   • Completeness: The editor believes that only the last folio or two might be missing, and the majority of the text is available.
   • Other Works: The editor speculates that Haribhadrasuri must have composed many other texts coordinating different philosophical schools.

Acknowledgements: The editor expresses gratitude to those who helped in this endeavor:

• Shri Mohanlal Popatbhai Shah of Mandvi for providing the manuscript of Yogshatak.
• Pandit Amrutlal, son of Mohanlal, for meticulously preparing the press copy of both texts, which greatly facilitated the editing and correction process.
• Other scholars and monks who reviewed and provided suggestions, including Pandit Sukhlalji, Sukhmal Malavania, Muni Shrimad Jambuvijayji, and Muni Shrimad Kantivijayji.

The editor concludes by stating that these texts are relevant to the path of Yoga and will be beneficial for those seeking spiritual knowledge.

The end of the document also briefly mentions Prabuddha Rauhineya, a drama authored by Shri Jayaprabha Suri, a disciple of Shri Vadidev Suri, and its publication details, indicating a broader context of the Jain Education International's publishing activities.