Originally published in 1935, this book contains an English translation of the Pravacana-sara, an early Jain text that embodies the teaching of the Digambara sect, along with the translation of a commentary by Amŗtacandra. The introduction by F. W. Thomas provides background to the dialect of Sanskrit used by Kunda-kunda, the original author, and a few details on the author as a historical figure and his importance in Digambara Jainism. This book will be of value to anyone with an interest in Jain literature and scripture.
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The translator's preface ix Corrigenda and list of abbreviations x Introduction by the editor xi-xxiv Translation 1-215 Book I 1-59 Book II 60-151 Book III 152-199 Gāthās given only in the Tātparya-vrtti 199-203 Appendix to the Tattva-dīpikā 203-211 Eulogy attached to the Tattva-dīpikā 212-214 Eulogy belonging to the Tātparya-vrtti 214-215 Division of the Pravacana-sāra, as indicated in the Tattva-dīpikā 215 Addition to n. 1 on p. 212 216 Index 217-227
