Uttarādhyāayana Sūtra (often written Uttaradhyayana Sutra) is a Śvetāmbara Jain scripture. It is considered one of the main canons of that tradition and is traditionally seen as Mahavira’s last sermons, given before his nirvāṇa. The text is organized into 36 adhyāyanas (chapters) that cover ethics, discipline, and spiritual guidance, using stories and dialogues to teach right faith, right knowledge, and right conduct. There are differences in how Digambar and Śvetāmbara traditions treat some verses and how they apply certain teachings, but the core message—paths to purifying karma and attaining liberation—remains central in the Śvetāmbara usage. You can read more about its significance and structure in Jain Knowledge resources.

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