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 1 - On the perfection of the monks
Q. 84. Bhante! Have men (monks) liable to lapses been, in the eternal, limitless past, (perfected) by kevala restraint?
A. 84. For this, refer to Chapter Four of Book One,... till perfected being (alamastu),—all are to be stated.
Notes (based on commentary of Abhayadeva Sūri):
(There is no commentary available for this section).