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Kalpa Sūtra (Kalpasutra) is a major Svetāmbara Jain scripture attributed to Acharya Bhadrabāhu. It is prized for three main parts:
- Biographies of the Tirthankaras, especially Mahāvīra and Parshva.
- Rules and guidelines for Jain monks and nuns (monastic conduct), including the Chaturmas period.
- The genealogies (Sthāviravali) of teachers who followed Mahāvīra.
Key points to know:
- It is a central text in Svetāmbara tradition and is often read during Paryūṣaṇ (the Jain festival period) for inspiration and guidance.
- Digambaras have their own canonical works and traditions; Kalpa Sūtra is not a standard part of Digambara literature in the same way, and their canonical content differs in emphasis and titles.