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The Pravacana-sara of Kunda-kunda Acarya

Together with the Commentary, Tattva-dīpikā by Amŗtacandra Sūri

Barend Faddegon translator F W Thomas editor

Format:Paperback

Publisher:Cambridge University Press

Published:17th Jul '14

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Originally published in 1935, this book contains an English translation of the Pravacana-sara, an early Jain text.

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.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.

ISBN: 9781107416246

Dimensions: 216mm x 140mm x 14mm

Weight: 320g

252 pages