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TIRTHANKAR MAHAVEER Mahāvira and Ajivaka Tradition - 72 Division in the Nirgrantha Tradition - 74 Journey by Nirgrantha Sangha – 75 Difference in Code of Conduct of Nirgranthas of North & South - 77. Division in Post-Mahavira Nirgrantha Sangha - 78 The Origin of Yapaniya or Botika Sangha - 81 Impact of Vedic Tradition on Jain Religion and Its Philosophy - 85 Idol-Worship in Jaina Religion and Entry of Ostentatious Ritualism - 89 The Origin of Caityavasa and Bhattaraka Tradition - 98 The Effact of Tantra and Bhakti-Marga on Jainism – 100 Contribution to the Art and Literature during Medieval Period – 101 RELIGIOUS REVOLUTION PRIOR TO LOKASHAH 102 Opposition to Caityavasa and Origin of Samvigna Sects – 109 The Origin of Non-Believers in Idol-Worship – 111
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Chapter II HISTORY OF JAINA LITERATURE Primary Canons (Angas) – 125 Secondary Canons (Upanga) – 129 The Age of Agamas – 131 Agamas and Their Commentaries - 132 Important Philosophical Works of Jainism - 135 Works on Religious Practices and Ethics - 140 Jaina Narrative Literature - 143 The Secular Literature of Jainas – 146
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