In Jain context, “363 Sutra mata” usually means the 363 false doctrines or philosophical views mentioned in the Sutrakritanga Sutra. Here, mata means “view,” “opinion,” or “doctrine.” ( jainqq.org)
Explanation
The Sutrakritanga discusses different categories of wrong or one-sided beliefs, such as kriyavadi, akriyavadi, ajnanavadi, and vinayavadi. When these are counted together, they are described as 363 views. So the phrase is not a mantra or a single sutra; it refers to a set of philosophical positions examined in that scripture. ( jainqq.org)
Spiritual Understanding
The deeper Jain meaning is that the scripture helps seekers recognize many partial or mistaken viewpoints and move toward samyak darshan — right understanding. It reflects the Jain habit of carefully analyzing beliefs rather than accepting them blindly. ( jainworld.jainworld.com)
Takeaway
So, “363 Sutra mata” means the 363 doctrines/views discussed and refuted in Sutrakritanga. ( jainqq.org)