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  • which granth is more older and has more gyan-kaand in it - SAMAYSAAR OR TATVARTHA SUTRA?
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    which granth is more older and has more gyan-kaand in it - SAMAYSAAR OR TATVARTHA SUTRA?

    a month ago 2

    Answer

    In the traditional Jain view, Samayasara is generally considered older than Tattvartha Sutra. And if you mean which has more focus on gyan-kaand / आत्म-ज्ञान, then Samayasara is deeper and more concentrated on that विषय.

    Explanation

    • Samayasara is mainly about:
    - the pure soul - self-realization - right understanding of the Jeeva - removing false identification with body and karma
    • Tattvartha Sutra is more like a complete philosophical summary of Jain Dharma:
    - it explains the tattvas - karma - samvara - nirjara - moksha - and the overall Jain path in a very systematic way

    So:

    • For deep आत्म-ज्ञान and gyan-dhara → Samayasara
    • For broad, structured Jain philosophy → Tattvartha Sutra

    Spiritual Understanding

    Samayasara goes inward and teaches the soul in a very profound way. Tattvartha Sutra gives the complete map of Jain philosophy in short, precise sutras.

    So if someone wants:

    • depth → Samayasara
    • scope and structure → Tattvartha Sutra

    Takeaway

    If your question is about age, the usual Jain understanding is Samayasara first. If your question is about gyan-kaand, then Samayasara is more ज्ञान-centered, while Tattvartha Sutra is more comprehensive.
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