Samayasara (समयसार)
By Acharya Kundakunda • Dravyānuyoga
Overview & Doctrinal Significance
The crown jewel of Digambara spiritual philosophy. Expounds the pure soul (Shuddhatman) from the absolute standpoint (Nischaya Naya) as eternally distinct from body, karma, and passions.
Central Doctrinal Theme
Pure consciousness (Jnana-chetanatva), non-attachment, transcendence over karmic bondage, and direct inward realization.
Foundational Sacred Verses
Open Wisdom Studio"Bowing to all the Siddhas who have attained the eternal, immaculate, and peerless state, I shall expound this Samayaprabhrita, declared by the omniscient and Shruta Kevalis."
"The pure self, liberated from foreign passions and karmic defilements, is itself the Supreme Divine."
Commentarial Lineage (Ṭīkā Paramparā)
Over the centuries, foremost Acharyas composed extensive commentaries to unlock the philosophical depth of Samayasara:
Atmakhyati
10th Century CESublime Sanskrit commentary with 278 immortal poetic verses (Kalasas).
Tatparyavritti
12th Century CESanskrit commentary balancing Nischaya and Vyavahara standpoints.
Samayasara Nataka
1636 CEImmortal Brajbhasha poetic masterpiece that ignited the northern Adhyatma movement.
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