A History of the Canonical Literature of the Jainas c7.57

c7.57

2 It appears that the question of anachronism is not of so vital importance to a *Jaina* as the soundness and veracity of what he accepts as a part and parcel of Jainism. Whatever is said or written by a *Gītārtha*, is looked upon by him with as much authority as an *Āgama*, provided that *Gītārtha* is really so. Such being the code of Jainism, the council may not have hesitated in making necessary additions.