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In Search of the ultimate
Digambaras classify their scriptures in four broader divisions-(1) Prathamanuyoga books- These are simple books narrating stories of people and events. The principles are explained in the form of a stories which are be easier to grasp and sore quite popular with lay people. (2)Karananuyoga books. These types of books deal with the science of the karma and soul. This includes knowledge of mathematics and astronomy. These types of books are more suited to scholars. (Examples- Gommattsar Jivkand, Karmakand, Triloksar) (3) Chranayoga books-These types of books deal with code of conduct. They are easy to follow and provide complete guidelines for lay people as well as for monks. (Example-Ratnakarand Shravakachar, Purushrthasiddhi Upay) (4) Dravyanuyoga books- These books describe the philosophy of life and matter. Six substances and seven fundamentals etc. (Example-Samaysar, Dravyasangraha)
There is however one book, called Tattvartha Sutra which is recognised and revered by all Jains. this book was written in the first century AD. by a monk called Umaswati (or Umaswami)
This book contains passages from the Acharanga Sutra, Dasavaikalika Sutra, Uttaradhyayan Sutra and the text of Pratikraman Sutra. These are Shvetambara books. However passages from Digambara books are also included in this book.
