Shatkhandagama (षट्खण्डागम)
By Acharyas Pushpadanta & Bhutabali • Karaṇānuyoga
Overview & Doctrinal Significance
The primary written canon of the Digambaras, penned on palm leaves at Mount Girnar from the oral remnants of the Drishtivada Anga. Completed on Shruta Panchami.
Central Doctrinal Theme
Exhaustive classification of souls across 14 Gunasthanas and 14 Marganasthanas, and the multidimensional laws of karmic bondage.
Foundational Sacred Verses
Open Wisdom Studio"Obeisance to the Arihantas, obeisance to the Siddhas, obeisance to the Acharyas, obeisance to the Upadhyayas, obeisance to all Sadhus across the cosmos."
Commentarial Lineage (Ṭīkā Paramparā)
Over the centuries, foremost Acharyas composed extensive commentaries to unlock the philosophical depth of Shatkhandagama:
Dhavala Tika
816 CEEncyclopedic 72,000-verse commentary on the first 5 Khandas in Manipravala.
Mahadhavala
9th Century CEMonumental 40,000-verse commentary on the 6th Khanda (Mahabandha).
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