What are the chapters of uttaradhyayan sutra
The Uttaradhyayana Sutra is one of the most important scriptures in Jainism, particularly for the Śvētāmbara sect. It is a canonical text containing the final teachings of Lord Mahavira and is composed in Prakrit. The text is divided into 36 chapters (adhyayanas or lectures), each focusing on different aspects of Jain philosophy, ethics, conduct, and spiritual practice.
Here is a list of the 36 chapters of the Uttaradhyayana Sutra:
- The Story of the Monk (Muni)
- The Law (Dharma)
- Conduct (Charitra)
- The True Monk (Sādhu)
- The Story of Kesi
- The Story of Nami
- The Righteousness (Samyaktva)
- The Path of Liberation
- The Story of Elephant
- The Story of the Lion
- The Story of the Peacock
- The Story of the Swans
- The Story of the Heron
- The Story of the Parrot
- The Story of the Crow
- The Story of the Owl
- The Story of the Partridge
- The Story of the Cock
- The Story of the Quail
- The Story of the Hawk
- The Story of the Fish
- The Story of the Tortoise
- The Story of the Frog
- The Story of the Snake
- The Story of the Mouse
- The Story of the Cat
- The Story of the Dog
- The Story of the Jackal
- The Story of the Wolf
- The Story of the Bear
- The Story of the Hyena
- The Story of the Tiger
- The Story of the Deer
- The Story of the Monkey
- The Story of the Squirrel
- The Story of the Hare
Note: The chapter names in English can vary depending on translation and commentary. Some chapters are stories to illustrate moral and philosophical teachings, while others are discourses on ethical conduct, meditation, renunciation, and spiritual wisdom. Many chapters are didactic and use stories, analogies, and dialogues between Mahavira and his disciples or other seekers.
If you want the original Prakrit chapter names or a more detailed summary of each chapter, please let me know!