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SRI PRASNAVYAKARAN SŪTRA
10TH ANGA SŪTRA
ATTAINING SUPERNATURAL POWERS:
FROM VIRTUES LIKE TRUTH, NON-VIOLENCE, ETC
Lord Mahāvīra has revealed many mysteries in his discourses. One such mystery is disclosed in Śrī Praśnavyākaran Sūtra. A description of how to gain and manifest various supernatural powers, knowledge and energy is given in this Āgama.
The five grave sins which are violence, untruth, (falsehood) theft, unchaste conduct and possession of material objects and the nature of penances (avowed observance) to be performed for eliminating them are explained in this Sūtra.
This Agama gives in-depth knowledge on various branches of occult practices such as spells and charms. However, to prevent the misuse of this form of knowledge, and to ensure that it is not used for malicious purposes, saints have concealed such work from this Sūtra. Acāryas have changed the topics of this Agama to prevent the unworthy disciples from gaining such knowledge for any kind of misuse. This method of protecting crucial literature from miscreants is highly appreciated.
The causes and effects of violence, the means to prevent and escape from them and the positive results of non-violence are described in this Sūtra.
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