Author:Amulyachandra Sen

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Schools and Sects in Jaina Literature: Being a full Account Compiled from original Sources of the Doctrines and Practices of Philosophical Schools and Religious Sects Mentioned in the Canonical Literature of the Jainas

By: Amulyachandra Sen

Price: $11.95

Publisher: New Delhi, India, Sanctum Books: 2020

Edition: First Edition

Seller ID: 038143

ISBN: 8190995073

Binding: Hardcover

Condition: New

This work includes the literature of Svetambara and Digambara Jainas that has been favourable to the growth of religion and philosophies. The doctrines of the Ajiviyas are the best known heresy to the Nirgranthas. Judging from the frequency of their appearance and the vehemence with care, the author has found that the doctrines of the Ajiviyas played an important role in the life of the Jainas. About the cult of popular Brahmanism, the author has found many references in Jaina literature that have root basis of different schools such as Samkhya and Yoga, Sasvatavadins, Puranists, the Upanisads...
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