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 9 - Relative position of the outcome
Q. 68. Bhante! Of the three types, matter consciously transformed^ matter as a mixture and matter spontaneously transformed, which ones are more, till especially more?
As 68. Gautama! Smallest in number is matter consciously transformed; infinitely more than this is matter as a mixture; and infinitely more than the latter is matter spontaneously transformed.
Bhante! So they are. You are right.
Chapter One ends.
Notes (based on commentary of Abhayadeva Sūri):
(There is no commentary available for this section).