WORLD RELIGIONS

Detailed explanation-1: -They are referred to as the eleven Angas and the fourteen Pūrvas, since the twelfth Anga comprises fourteen Pūrvas. These scriptures are said to have contained the most comprehensive and accurate description of every branch of Jain learning.

Detailed explanation-2: -Jain Agamas are the text based on the discourses of Jain Thirthankaras. The Agamas consists of 12 Angas, 12 Upangas, 10 Prakirnakas, 6 Chhedasutras, 4 Mulasutras and 2 Sutra Granthas, and all of them are written in Ardhmagadhi Prakrit. The 12 Angas are 1. Acharanga Sutra, 2.

Detailed explanation-3: -Angas is a Sanskrit word for parts and this collection was compiled into 12 parts by his disciples. Aacharang Sutra and Bhagwati Sutra are the two most popular angas. These two taught the code of conduct that jain monks should follow and some Jain doctrines in an elaborated way.