Bhagavati-sutra (Viyaha-pannatti)

by K. C. Lalwani | 1973 | 185,989 words

The English translation of the Bhagavati-sutra which is the fifth Jaina Agama (canonical literature). It is a large encyclopedic work in the form of a dialogue where Mahavira replies to various question. The present form of the Sutra dates to the fifth century A.D. Abhayadeva Suri wrote a vritti (commentary) on the Bhagavati in A.D. 1071. In his J...

Part 10 - Absolute knowledge of the omniscient

Q. 78. Bhante! Does the omniscient know and see with the help of the organs of senses?

A. 78. Gautama! This is not correct.

Q. 79. What is the reason that the omniscient does not take the help of his organs of senses in order to know and see?

A. 79. Gautama! The omniscient knows the limited as well as the unlimited in the east,...till his vision is without cover (obstruction). So he does not take the help of his organs of senses in order to know and see.

Notes (based on commentary of Abhayadeva Sūri):

(There is no commentary available for this section).

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