RELIGIONS
JAINISM
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Hindi
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Pali
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Sanskrit
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Prakrit
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Detailed explanation-1: -The oldest surviving material is contained in the canonical Jain Agamas, which are written in Ardhamagadhi, a Prakrit (Middle-Indo Aryan) language. Various commentaries were written on these canonical texts by later Jain monks.
Detailed explanation-2: -Jain works of literature were written in Prakrit language and Buddhist literatures were written in Pali language.
Detailed explanation-3: -These scriptures were written by great Acharyas (scholars) from 100 to 800 A.D. and are based on the original Agam Sutras. Two Main Texts: Shatkhand-agam. Kasay-pahud.
Detailed explanation-4: -Angbayha Agam Sutras: They were originally compiled by Shrut Kevali monks, who possessed total knowledge of the soul by studying 12 Ang Agams.