INDIAN HISTORY

Detailed explanation-1: –Angas (also known as agamas) are 45 sacred Jain texts based on the tirthankara’s discourse. Hrut Jnna is a discourse delivered in a samavasarana (divine preaching hall) that consists of eleven angas and fourteen purvas. The discourse is divided into twelve angas and is documented by Ganadharas (chief disciples).

Detailed explanation-2: -The Angas are the 45 sacred Jain texts based on the tirthankara’s discourse. The discourse is recorded by Ganadharas (chief disciples), and is composed of twelve angas (departments). It is generally represented by a tree with twelve branches. This forms the basis of the Jaina Agamas.

Detailed explanation-3: -Gautama and other Gandhars (the chief disciples of Mahavira) are said to have compiled the original sacred scriptures which were divided into twelve Angas or parts. They are referred to as the eleven Angas and the fourteen Pūrvas, since the twelfth Anga comprises fourteen Pūrvas.

Detailed explanation-4: -The teachings of Jain Tirthankaras are compiled in 12 Angas. The sacred books of Jainas are collectively known as Siddhanta or Agamas.