give me a list of names of primary scripture of jainism for scholarly study
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Here are the primary scriptures (Āgamas) in the Śvetāmbara tradition, listed by category. Note that Digambara tradition regards the original canon differently and emphasizes other foundational texts, but the items below are the standard Śvetāmbara classifications often studied in scholarly contexts.
- 11 Anga Sūtras (primary canonical texts)
- 12 Upāṅgas (subsidiary texts)
- 4 Mulasūtras (root texts)
- 6 Chedasutras (disciplinary texts)
- 10 Prakirṇakas (miscellaneous texts)
- 2 Chulika Sutra (minor texts)
Extra note for scholars:
- The exact list and acceptance of some texts vary between Śvetāmbara subtraditions (e.g., Sthanakvasi, Terapanthi) and between Śvetāmbara and Digambara traditions. The above reflects the broadly recognized Śvetāmbara framework used in many scholarly surveys.
- For Digambaras, important foundational works include texts like Satkhandagama and Kasāyapahuda, which are central in their scholarly and ritual tradition, though they are not part of the Śvetāmbara Āgama canon.