A History of the Canonical Literature of the Jainas c7.59

c7.59

4 No *Jaina* author of the olden days was prepared to say that he was contributing something original; for, he believed that the omniscient did know whatever he said. Consequently he was satisfied if his work became helpful to the pupils concerned—no matter even if it was looked upon as a compendium. This view, too, may have been induced the council to take the step it did.