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 chadmasta

Q. 133. Bhante! In the infinite and eternal past period, has there been a case (cases) where an ordinary human being has been perfected, enlightened and liberated by sheer restraint (i.e., by sheer checking the inflow of karma, by the practice of celibacy and by the fulfilment of the eight Mother Discourses)?

A. 133. Gautama! On this, refer to S. 1. U. 4. above, till the perfected beings.

Q. 134. Bhante! Is the soul of an elephant the same as the soul of an insect (kunthu)?

A. 134. Gautama! They are. On this, refer to the Rājapraśnīya Sūtra.

Notes (based on commentary of Abhayadeva Sūri):

(There is no commentary available for this section).

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