What is Aath Koti Nani Paksh
“Aath Koti Nani Paksh” is not a Jain tattva, sutra, or separate panth found in the classical scriptures. It is mainly a community / sangh name used in some Śvetāmbara Sthānakvāsī circles.
Very simply:
- Aath = eight
- Koti = crore (a very large number)
- Nani Paksh = a particular “Nani” group/faction within the local Jain community
So “Aath Koti Nani Paksh” is basically the title of a local Jain sangh / trust, which:
- runs a sthanak (non‑idol Jain place of worship)
- organizes pāṭha, pratikraman, pravachan, pātshālā, yatra, etc.
- is usually linked with Śvetāmbara Sthānakvāsī Jains, especially in areas like Kutch and Mumbai
Important points:
- It is not a new Jain philosophy, not a separate Jain “sampradāy” like Digambar / Śvetāmbara.
- It is not a scriptural term for “8 crore devs” or anything similar; it is just a traditional community name.
- Different cities/villages may have their own “Aath Koti Nani Paksh Jain Sangh / Sthanak,” but all follow the same basic Jain Dharma (ahiṃsā, aparigraha, 5 vows, etc.).