Total agams in jainism
Answer
There is no single universally accepted total of Agams in Jainism, because the count differs by sect.
- In the Śvetāmbara tradition, the Agamic literature is commonly counted as 45 Agams.
- In the Digambara tradition, the original Agams are not accepted in the same preserved form, so the count is not given in the same way.
Explanation
In Śvetāmbara Jainism, the 45 Agams are usually grouped as:
- 11 Anga Agams
- 12 Upanga Agams
- 10 Prakirnaka Agams
- 6 Cheda Sutras
- 4 Mula Sutras
- 2 Chulika Sutras
Spiritual Understanding
The Agams are sacred teachings of Lord Mahavira as preserved through the Jain tradition. They guide:
- right conduct
- discipline
- non-violence
- detachment
- the path to liberation
Takeaway
If you mean the
Śvetāmbara canon, the answer is
45 Agams.
If you want, I can also give you the
full list of the 45 Agams.