Where can I find a beginners guide to the Agham
For a simple beginner’s guide to the Āgam (Agam), you can start here:
- Short, basic explanation of “What is Āgam?”
JainKnowledge has a very clear beginner-friendly answer: – It explains what Āgams are, and the basic difference between Digambar and Shvetambar views. You can read it here:
- Step‑by‑step beginner plan to study Agams
There is also a question “Can I get an ebook to read about Agamas?” with a simple study plan for beginners (overview, key topics, how to start reading, etc.):
- For deeper study later on (offline)
After these beginner guides, you can: - Join a local Jain pathshala / class where Agam basics are taught. - Start with simple explanatory books like “Agam Saar” / “Jain Agam Parichay” in your language, recommended by your own guru, sadhu/sadhviji, or local sangh.
If you tell your tradition (Digambar or Shvetambar) to your local teacher, they can guide you to the correct Agam list and beginner texts for that tradition.