A History of the Canonical Literature of the Jainas c11.71

c11.71

*Gata-pratyāgata-sūtras*⁴—One of the striking features of *Ayāra* is that is consists of a number of *gata-pratyāgata-sūtras*. They may be roughly designated as *samavyāptika-sutras* or double-baralled pithy sentences. These *sūtras*, though simple, are more than forcible in producing a desired effect on the listener. As specimens I may note the following:—