The Pravacana-Sara of Kunda-Kunda Acarya: Together with the Commentary, Tattva-Dīpikā By Amŗtacandra Sūri (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781107416246)

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.

Author: Barend Faddegon
ISBN-10: 1107416248
ISBN-13: 9781107416246
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Language: English
Published: 07/17/2014
Pages: 252
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.71lbs
Size: 8.50h x 5.50w x 0.57d