which granth is more older and has more gyan-kaand in it - SAMAYSAAR OR TATVARTHA SUTRA?
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:
- Tattvartha Sutra is more like a complete philosophical summary of Jain Dharma:
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