Stitikaran Ang (also spelled as Sthitikarana Ang) is one of the twelve Angas (canonical scriptures) of the Jain Agama literature, particularly in the Śvetāmbara tradition. The word "Sthitikarana" is derived from Sanskrit, where "sthiti" means existence or duration, and "karana" means cause or action. Thus, Sthitikarana Ang primarily deals with the duration, stability, and transformation of karmic bondage of souls.

Key aspects of Stitikaran Ang:

• Content: This Anga discusses the various types of karmas, their duration (how long they bind the soul), and how these durations can be changed or affected by the soul’s actions (conduct, penance, etc.).
• Purpose: It helps in understanding how karmas are accumulated, bound, and shed by the soul, and how these processes influence the cycle of birth and death (samsara).
• Philosophical Importance: By understanding the teachings of Stitikaran Ang, practitioners can gain insight into the workings of karma and strive towards liberation (moksha) by minimizing the duration and intensity of karmic bondage.

Note: The original Angas are believed to be lost in the Digambara tradition, but the Śvetāmbara tradition preserves them in their scripture collections.

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