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Samayasāra

Key Jain text by Acharya Kundakunda on soul and self-realization.

What is the central theme of Samayasāra by Acharya Kundakunda?

How does Samayasāra define the nature of the soul (jīva)?

What is the historical context in which Acharya Kundakunda composed Samayasāra?

Why is Samayasāra considered a foundational text in Digambara Jainism?

What are the key philosophical concepts introduced in Samayasāra?

How does Samayasāra address the concept of self-realization and liberation?

What role do the three jewels (Ratnatraya) play in Samayasāra’s teachings?

How is karmic bondage explained in Samayasāra?

What is the significance of spiritual detachment according to Samayasāra?

How do the commentaries on Samayasāra enhance its understanding?

Which languages and commentarial traditions preserve Samayasāra?

What practices does Samayasāra recommend for purifying the soul?

How does Samayasāra compare with other Jain scriptures on the soul?

What metaphors and analogies does Acharya Kundakunda use in Samayasāra?

How has Samayasāra influenced later Jain literature and philosophy?

What challenges do modern readers face when studying Samayasāra?

Are there notable translations of Samayasāra in English or other modern languages?

How do lay practitioners apply the teachings of Samayasāra in daily life?

What is the structure and organization of the verses in Samayasāra?

How does Samayasāra reconcile the concepts of non-violence (ahimsa) and self-realization?

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