Mulachara
In today's world, Mulachara has become a topic of great relevance and interest to a wide range of people. Whether due to its impact on society, its relevance in history, its importance in the scientific field, or its influence on culture, Mulachara has captured the attention of academics, scientists, enthusiasts, and the curious alike. In this article, we will explore different aspects of Mulachara, from its origins to its impact today, analyzing its implications and relevance in the current context. In addition, we will examine its relationship with other topics and its evolution over time, with the aim of providing a complete and enriching vision of Mulachara.
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| Religion | Jainism |
| Author | Acharya Vattakera |
| Language | Prakrit |
| Period | 150 CE |
| Chapters | 12 |
| Verses | 1243 |
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Mulachara (Mūlacāra) (Fundamental Conduct) is a Jain text composed by Acharya Vattakera of the Digambara tradition, around 150 CE. Mulachara discusses anagara-dharma – the conduct of a Digambara monk. It consists twelve chapters and 1,243 verses on (mendicant discipline). It is also called Digambara Acharanga.
The text is written in a dialect that is distinct but shares characteristics with Ardhamagadhi. Its dialect has been called Digambara Sauraseni (or Jain Sauraseni) and proposed to reflect the language of ancient Mathura region by Indian scholars. Many characteristics of the Mulachara manuscript, as found in Karnataka, share elements of monastic conduct found in Svetambara scriptures. Some of the verses of Mulaccara are almost same as those found in Svetambara's Dasavaikalika. This suggests the existence of an ancient shared textual tradition between Digambaras and Svetambaras, one that likely split and differentiated later.
Vasunandin wrote a Sanskrit commentary on the Mulacara, and it is titled Acaravrtti.
See also
References
- ^ a b c d e Dundas 2002, p. 80.
- ^ Jaini 1991, p. 47.
- ^ Bhakti in the Early Jain Tradition: Understanding Devotional Religion in South Asia, John E. Cort , History of Religions, Vol. 42, No. 1 (Aug., 2002), pp. 59-86
- ^ Mulachara Ka Samikshatmaka Adhyayana; Premi, Phulchand Jain, 1987
- ^ Jaini 1998, p. 79.
- ^ a b A.M. Ghatage (1954). Bulletin of the Deccan College Post-Graduate and Research Institute, Volume 16. Deccan College Postgraduate and Research Institute. pp. 36–37.
Bibliography
- Dundas, Paul (2002) , The Jains (Second ed.), Routledge, ISBN 0-415-26605-X
- Jaini, Padmanabh S. (1991), Gender and Salvation: Jaina Debates on the Spiritual Liberation of Women, University of California Press, ISBN 0-520-06820-3
- Jaini, Padmanabh S. (1998) , The Jaina Path of Purification, Delhi: Motilal Banarsidass, ISBN 81-208-1578-5
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