Samavayanga Sutra is a revered text belonging to the Jain religion. This ancient manuscript is the holy book of the
Shwetambar sect. This text contains the essence of Jain religion, defined and catalogued systematically. It is believed to be written around the year 300 BC. It is a part of the collection of texts containing
Lord Mahavir’s teachings, collectively termed as Agam Sutras.
Samavayanga Sutra contains elements of mathematics and astronomy. One of the interesting aspects of this text is its portrayal of Monasticism and spirituality in the terms of numerology. Being one of the oldest and most referred texts, it forms the backbone of the Jain literature.
