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    Sanskrit and prakrut language sutra?

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    In Jainism, both Sanskrit and Prakrit (specifically Ardhamagadhi and Shauraseni Prakrit) have been used extensively for writing scriptures and sutras.

    Sanskrit Sutras: Some Jain texts, especially those in the Digambara tradition, are composed in Sanskrit. Notable examples include the Tattvartha Sutra (also known as Tattvarthadhigama Sutra) by Acharya Umaswati/Umasvami, which systematically presents Jain philosophy in the form of concise aphorisms (sutras) in Sanskrit.

    Prakrit Sutras: The earliest and most significant Jain scriptures, especially in the Shvetambara tradition, are in Prakrit languages. The Agamas (canonical texts) are primarily written in Ardhamagadhi Prakrit. Some of the well-known Prakrit sutras include:

    • Acharanga Sutra (deals with conduct)
    • Sutrakritanga Sutra (deals with doctrine)
    • Uttaradhyayana Sutra (deals with sermons and teachings)
    • Dasavaikalika Sutra (conduct for monks)
    • Thananga Sutra and others

    Example of a Jain Sutra in Prakrit: From the Acharanga Sutra: "Je egam pi pavakam na himsai, tam aham savvam pi na himsai." (He who does not harm even a single living being, truly does not harm all living beings.)

    Example of a Jain Sutra in Sanskrit: From the Tattvartha Sutra: "Samyag-darśana-jñāna-cāritrāṇi mokṣamārgaḥ." (Right faith, right knowledge, and right conduct are the path to liberation.)

    If you are looking for more specific sutras or wish to know about a particular scripture, please specify.

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