Jain Knowledge
Menu
  • JainGPT
  • Jain Directory
    • Jain Tirthsthaans
    • Jain Sangeetkars
    • Jain Pandits
    • Jain Acharya
    • Jain Businessman
  • Jain Media
    • Jain Stavan
    • Jain Pachkhan
    • Jain Stories
    • Jain Sutras
    • Jain Facts / Concepts
  • Advertise with us
Jain Knowledge
login Register

Get In Touch

phone
info@jainknowledge.com

online support

phone
Mumbai

India

  • Home
  • Jain Questions
  • Jain scripture book names
  • author Posted by
    Jain Follower

    Jain scripture book names

    12 months ago 256

    Here are the major Jain scripture book names you’ll commonly encounter, with a note on tradition (Śvetāmbara vs. Digambara) when relevant:

    • Kalpa-sutra (Kālpasūtra) – Biographies of the Tirthankaras, especially Mahavira; central to Śvetāmbara traditions (Digambara traditions honor similar content in different compilations).
    • Aṅga (Anga) texts – The core group of Śvetāmbara canonical works. Important examples include:
    - Acharanga Sutra (first in the Anga collection) - Sutrakritanga - Kalpa Sutra (sometimes treated within Anga-related materials in various lists) - (Other Anga texts are referenced in traditional catalogues and later commentaries)
    • Upanga (Upanga) texts – Supplementary to Anga; include various treatises expanding on Jain doctrine and practice.
    • Cheda-sutras (or Chedagrantha) – Works dealing with conduct and discipline; often discussed in Digambara and Śvetāmbara lineages in different garths.
    • Mūlīya-suttas (core doctrines) – Found across traditions as foundational sutras or their close compilations.
    • Tattvartha Sutra (Śrī Tattvarthasūtra) – Comprehensive system of Jain philosophy; highly regarded and widely studied by both Śvetāmbara and Digambara depending on school and commentary.
    • Nandi and other praise/stotra literature – Eulogies and devotional works, commonly used across Jain traditions.
    • Commentaries and digests (including Śvetāmbara and Digambara works) – Traditional commentators’ works that explain and systematize the suttas and doctrinal points.

    Important notes about differences:

    • Śvetāmbara and Digambara traditions both revere many of the same core doctrines, but the exact list and some titles differ because each tradition preserves a different portion of the ancient Jain literature and organizes it differently.
    • Some texts are core to one tradition and exist in a revised or differently titled form in the other; in other cases, parallel texts cover the same topics under different names.

    If you’d like, I can tailor this list to a specific tradition (Śvetāmbara or Digambara) or provide brief summaries of any one of these texts, including their central themes and typical use in study and practice.

    About Jain Knowledge

    JainGPT by JainKnowledge.com is India’s first AI-powered platform dedicated entirely to Jainism. Here, you can ask any question related to Jain Dharma — from rituals and history to philosophy and daily practices — and receive instant, accurate answers rooted in Jain principles.

    Our mission is to make Jain knowledge accessible to all, especially the next generation, through the power of technology. Whether you're a curious student or a lifelong seeker, JainGPT is your trusted digital guide for all things Jain.

    Authentic Jain knowledge, made simple and accessible for every generation.
    Follow Us
    Facebook ↗ Instagram ↗

    Stay connected for Jain knowledge, insights and community updates.

    Jain Knowledge

    JainGPT by JainKnowledge.com is India’s first AI-powered platform dedicated entirely to Jainism. Ask questions related to Jain Dharma, rituals, history, philosophy and daily practices, and receive answers rooted in Jain principles.

    Explore
    • JainGPT
    • Jain Directory
    • Jain Media
    • Advertise With Us
    • Disclaimer
    Our Mission

    Our mission is to make Jain knowledge accessible to all, especially the next generation, through the power of technology. Whether you're a curious student or a lifelong seeker, JainGPT is your trusted digital guide for all things Jain.

    info@jainknowledge.com Online support
    Mumbai India

    Copyright © 2026 Jain Knowledge

    Created by Katalyst Corp.