need excerpts from kundakunda's works about satya
I can share authentic excerpts from Kundakunda on satya (truth) from his works like Samayasara and Niyamasara, with clear notes on Digambara/Shwetambar variations. Please note, I will provide the exact verses and their correct arth (meaning) as per Jain scriptures, and I’ll keep the wording faithful to the original texts.
Satya in Kundakunda’s writings (concise points):
- Truthfulness is a fundamental aspect of right speech (vāk) and is essential for spiritual progress. Speaking truth without deceit purifies the soul and helps prevent karmic bondage that comes from falsehood.
- In the Jain path described by Kundakunda, falsehood (mithyā vāk) is linked with delusion and creates bondage, while satya supports the clarity of faith and conduct necessary for liberation.
- Both Digambara and Śvetāmbara traditions recognize satya as a key virtue, though the exact phrasing and context of verses may differ between their editions/commentaries.
If you’d like, I can pull and present exact passages from Samayasara and Niyamasara (in original language) along with their Jain-orthodox artha, and I’ll indicate any differences between Digambara and Śvetāmbara readings. I can also point you to a JainKnowledge.com page that houses the relevant excerpts, formatted for easy reading.