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 8 - Activities of the infernals
Q. 136. Bhante! Are the infernal beings endowed with endeavour and with possession? Or, are they without endeavour and without possession?
A. 136. Gautama! The infernal beings are endowed with endeavour and with possession. They are not without endeavour and without possession.
Q. 137. Bhante! Why do you say so,...till without possession?
A. 137. Gautama! The infernal beings kill the earth-bodies,...till mobile beings. They possess the body, karma, live, non-live and mixed objects. So the infernal beings are with endeavour and with possession, not without endeavour or without possession.
Notes (based on commentary of Abhayadeva Sūri):
(There is no commentary available for this section).