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kalp sutra
Quick Answer
The Kalpa Sutra is a key Jain text primarily used by the Svetambara sect, especially during the Paryusana festival for public readings. There are mild variations in its use and reverence among different Jain sects.
Detailed Answer
The Kalpa Sutra, traditionally attributed to Bhadrabahu, is one of the earliest and most important Jain scriptures. It provides detailed accounts of the lives of Tirthankaras, particularly the 24th (Mahavira), 23rd, 22nd, and the first, and outlines monastic rules and ethical conduct for ascetics. The text is composed in Prakrit and has been compiled into three parts: the biography of the Jinas (Jina Caritra), a list of monastic schools and their leaders (Theravali), and rules for ascetics (Samachari).
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