Please tell the name of Original Digambar Jain Shastras on which you are trained
Answer
I cannot tell you the exact texts I was “trained on,” but in the Digambar Jain tradition, the main original and foundational shastras commonly regarded as highly authoritative are:- Ṣaṭkhaṅḍāgama
- Kaṣāyapāhuda
- Samayasāra
- Pravacanasāra
- Niyamasāra
- Pañcāstikāyasāra
- Ātmakhyāti and important classical commentaries in the Digambar line
- Tattvārthasūtra is also highly respected across Jain traditions, including Digambar tradition
Explanation
In Digambar Jain Dharma, the most ancient doctrinal foundation is usually associated with:- Āgama knowledge preserved in the Digambar lineage
- The six major sections of the śruta tradition
- Works of Ācārya Kundakunda, which are especially revered in Digambar philosophy
Among these, Śrī Kundakunda’s works hold a very special place for spiritual and philosophical clarity.
Spiritual Understanding
These texts are important because they explain:- the nature of jīva and ajīva
- bondage and liberation
- right faith, right knowledge, and right conduct
- the path of inner purification
- the Digambar emphasis on non-attachment and आत्मस्वरूप
Takeaway
If you want the core original Digambar Jain shastras, start with:- Ṣaṭkhaṅḍāgama
- Kaṣāyapāhuda
- Samayasāra
- Pravacanasāra
- Niyamasāra
- Pañcāstikāyasāra
These are among the most respected foundational texts in Digambar Jain philosophy.