Appendix – Summary of Swetambar Jain Agams

By Pravin K. Shah
Jain Study Center of North Carolina

Appendix – Summary of Swetambar Jain Agams

Chulika‑sutra:

The scriptures, which enhance or decorate the meaning of Ang‑agams are known as Chulika‑sutras or some times known as Sutras.

1. Nandi Sutra:
   This agam contains an elaborate description of Tirthankaras, Ganadharas, and five types of Knowledge (Jnan); Mati, Shrut, Avadhi, Manaparyay, and Keval-Jnan.
2. Anuyogadvara Sutra:
   This agam provides the description of many rights regarding the mode of preaching.