The Kalpa Sutra, And Nava Tatva: Two Works Illustrative Of The Jain Religion And Philosophy (1848)

By bhadrabahu stevenson

Book Overview

The Kalpa Sutra, And Nava Tatva: Two Works Illustrative Of The Jain Religion And Philosophy is a book written by Bhadrabahu in 1848. The book is a compilation of two works, the Kalpa Sutra and Nava Tatva, which provide an in-depth understanding of the Jain religion and philosophy. The Kalpa Sutra is a sacred text of the Jain religion that describes the life of Lord Mahavira, the 24th Tirthankara, and his teachings. It also includes information about the lives of other Tirthankaras and the principles of Jainism. The Nava Tatva, on the other hand, is a philosophical work that discusses the nine principles of Jainism, including the soul, karma, and the nature of the universe.Bhadrabahu, the author of the book, was a prominent figure in the Jain community and a disciple of the famous Jain teacher, Chandragupta Maurya. Through his writing, he aimed to provide a comprehensive understanding of Jainism to those who were interested in the religion and its philosophy.Overall, The Kalpa Sutra, And Nava Tatva: Two Works Illustrative Of The Jain Religion And Philosophy is an important book for anyone interested in learning about Jainism and its teachings. It provides a detailed account of the religion's history, principles, and beliefs, making it an essential read for scholars and practitioners of Jainism alike.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 116616506X
• ISBN13: 9781166165062
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 176 Pages
• Weight: 0.54 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 6.0" x 9.0"