Answer

In Jain Dharma, the number of Āgamas depends on the Jain tradition:

• Śvetāmbara tradition: traditionally accepts 45 Āgamas.
• Digambara tradition: holds that the original Āgamas were lost over time.

Explanation

Āgamas are the canonical scriptures containing the teachings of Bhagwan Mahavira as preserved by the Jain monks.

In the Śvetāmbara tradition, the 45 Āgamas are commonly grouped into categories such as:

• Anga
• Upānga
• Cheda Sūtra
• Mūla Sūtra
• Prakīrṇaka
• Cūlikā Sūtra

The Digambara tradition does not accept the currently available Śvetāmbara Āgamas as the original complete canon.

Takeaway

So, the simple answer is: Śvetāmbaras traditionally recognize 45 Āgamas, while Digambaras believe the original Āgamas are no longer available.