religious text for jains
Answer
In Jain Dharma, the sacred religious texts are called
Jain scriptures or
Jain Agamas.
Different Jain traditions accept different texts as authoritative.
Explanation
The main Jain religious texts include:
These are the early teachings of Bhagwan Mahavir, especially revered in the Śvetāmbara tradition.
A very important Jain philosophical text accepted by both Śvetāmbara and Digambara traditions.
A highly respected Digambara scripture explaining karma and soul.
Another important Digambara text on passions and karma.
- Prakrit scriptures and stotras
Many devotional and philosophical works were composed in Prakrit, Sanskrit, and other Indian languages.
Spiritual Understanding
Jain texts guide a person toward:
- right faith
- right knowledge
- right conduct
- non-violence
- self-discipline
- liberation of the soul
They are not just books of belief, but paths to inner purity and liberation.
Takeaway
If you mean the most important Jain religious text, then
Tattvartha Sutra is one of the best-known.
If you want, I can also give you a
simple list of major Jain texts in English or a
list by Śvetāmbara and Digambara traditions.