To read original Jain texts, the most useful “grammar” you need is mainly Prakrit grammar (and later, a bit of Sanskrit). Here are good, traditional books used by Jain scholars:

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1. For beginner level – simple Prakrit grammar

a) Saral Prakrit Vyakaran (सरल प्राकृत व्याकरण) – by Rajaram Jain

• Language: Hindi explanation, Prakrit examples
• Level: Very beginner friendly
• Use: Best first book to understand letters, basic forms, and simple rules so you can start recognizing words in sutras and stotras.

b) Prakrit Deepika (प्राकृत दीपिका) – by Sudarshanlal Jain

• Language: Hindi + lots of examples
• Level: Beginner to intermediate
• Use: Step‑by‑step teaching of Prakrit for students who know a little Hindi/Sanskrit; includes exercises and many Jain-text examples.

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2. For more serious study of Prakrit (Jain texts language)

a) Prakrit Vyakaranam – Hemachandracharya (प्राकृतव्याकरणम् – from Siddha‑Hema‑Shabdānushāsana)

• Classical Jain grammar of Prakrit by Acharya Hemachandra.
• Used for deep study of Agams and other Jain Prakrit works.
• Take this up after you are comfortable with basic books like Saral Prakrit Vyakaran.

b) Prakrit Prakash (with commentary)

• A standard text on Prakrit grammar, often used by Jain and non‑Jain scholars alike.
• Good once you already know some basics and want detailed rules and many examples.

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3. Helpful support books / background

These are not “grammars” only, but very useful to understand language tradition:

a) Sanskrut Jain Vyakaran Parampara – Dr. Geharilal Sharma

• Explains how Jain Acharyas contributed to Sanskrit grammar.
• Helpful if you plan to later read Sanskrit commentaries on Jain texts.

b) Articles/books on “Prakrit bhasha” used in Jain Agams

• These explain how Ardhamāgadhī and other Jain Prakrits work in scriptures and give many examples from Agams and other Jain works.

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4. Practical tip – what order to study

1. Start:

- Saral Prakrit Vyakaran

1. Then move to:

- Prakrit Deepika

1. After that, for serious scriptural study:

- Hemachandra’s Prakrit Vyakaranam and/or Prakrit Prakash

Along with this, keep a simple Prakrit–Hindi / Prakrit–English glossary or Jain dictionary to help with words you meet in sutras.

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5. Online guidance

For a short, clear guide to Prakrit study material for Jain texts (especially the dialects used in Jain scriptures), you can read more here: