How many agams are there
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Answer
In the Śvetāmbara Jain tradition, there are traditionally 45 Agams.
Explanation
These 45 Agams are grouped into different categories, such as:
- 11 Anga Agams
- 12 Upanga Agams
- 10 Prakirnaka Agams
- 6 Cheda Sutras
- 4 Mula Sutras
- 2 Chulika Sutras
Together, these make 45 Jain Agams.
In the Digambara Jain tradition, the original Agams are considered to have been lost over time, so they do not accept the present Śvetāmbara Agams as the complete original canon.
Takeaway
So, the common answer is: 45 Agams according to the Śvetāmbara tradition, while Digambara tradition holds that the original Agams are no longer fully available.