What is the scripture of Jainism?

The texts containing the teachings of Mahavira are called the Agamas, and are the canonical literature – the scriptures – of Svetambara Jainism. Mahavira’s disciples compiled his words into texts or sutras, and memorised them to pass on to future generations.

How many scriptures are there in Jainism?

Mūrtipūjak Jain canons will generally accept 10 Paiṇṇayas as canonical, but there is widespread disagreement on which 10 scriptures are given canonical status. The most widely accepted list of ten scriptures are the following: Cau-saraṇa (Sanskrit: Catuḥśaraṇa, The ‘four refuges’)

What are the two books of Jainism?

Jain literature is classified into two major categories:

• Agam Literature. This consists of original scriptures complied by Gandharas and Srut-kevalis.
• Non-agam Literature. This consists of commentary and explanation of Agam literature and independent works, complied by elder monks, nuns, and scholars.

Which is the holy book of?

A Christian worships Jesus Christ in a Church and their religious book is the Holy Bible. The holy book is subdivided into two main sections, the Old Testament and the New Testament.

What are the two facts of Jainism?

Interesting Jainism Facts: In Jainism all life has a soul, from bacteria to plants, to animals and to humans. Because they all have souls they all have the ability to reach nirvana. Jains do not worship a god or saint, and instead work to attain nirvana as they believe other liberated souls have attained.

What are the five vows of the Jains?

Emerging from these three jewels and relating to right conduct are the five abstinences, which are the vows of:

• Ahimsa (non-violence)
• Satya (truthfulness)
• Asteya (not stealing)
• Aparigraha (non-acquisition)
• Brahmacarya (chaste living)

How many books are there in Jainism?

Jain Literature is called Jain Agamas. They are canonical texts of Jainism based on Mahavira’s teachings. There are in all 46 texts.