The Pravacana-sara of Kunda-kunda Acarya: Together with the Commentary, Tattva-dīpikā by Amŗtacandra Sūri - Brossura

Faddegon, Barend

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ISBN 10: 1107416248 ISBN 13: 9781107416246

Casa editrice: Cambridge University Press, 2014

Riassunto

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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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.

Contenuti

The translator's preface; Corrigenda and list of abbreviations; Introduction by the editor; Translation; Book I; Book II; Book III; Gāthās given only in the Tātparya-vrtti; Appendix to the Tattva-dīpikā; Eulogy attached to the Tattva-dīpikā; Eulogy belonging to the Tātparya-vrtti; Division of the Pravacana-sāra, as indicated in the Tattva-dīpikā; Addition to n. 1 on p. 212; Index.

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• Editore: Cambridge University Press
• Data di pubblicazione: 2014
• ISBN 10: 1107416248
• ISBN 13: 9781107416246
• Rilegatura: Copertina flessibile
• Numero di pagine: 252