Please suggest a book on Uttarādhyayana Sūtra with Hindi translation
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Answer
For Uttarādhyayana Sūtra with Hindi translation, you may look for:
- “Uttarādhyayana Sūtra” / “Uttarajjhayaṇa Sūtra” with Hindi Bhāvārtha or Anuvād
- Published by respected Jain publication houses such as:
- Jain Vishva Bharati / Jain Vishva Bharati Prakashan
- Agam Prakashan Samiti
- Shri Jain Shwetambar Agam Mandir / traditional Śvetāmbara Jain publishers
Explanation
The Uttarādhyayana Sūtra is an important Jain Āgama, especially respected in the Śvetāmbara Jain tradition. For Hindi readers, it is best to choose an edition that contains:
- Original Prakrit text
- Hindi translation
- Simple bhāvārtha
- Explanatory notes based on traditional Jain understanding
If you are a beginner, choose a version with Hindi bhāvārtha rather than only literal translation, because the teachings are easier to understand.
Takeaway
A good Hindi edition of Uttarādhyayana Sūtra should preserve the original Jain meaning and explain it in simple Hindi. Prefer editions from established Jain publishers and traditional Jain scholars.