Prakrit Proper Names (Agamic Index I) v1.c5.s17.340
Prakrit Proper Names (Āgamic Index I) v1.c5.s17.340
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Duvālasamga (Dvadaśanga) Collective name¹ of the twelve Amgapavittha texts It is entirely preached by arhats ² Although it is eternal yet there may occur some timely additions in conformity with the fundamental precepts It is variously called as Ganipidaga Baddhasuya and Pavayana ⁷ All the eight samitis (five samitis and three guptis) constitute the substance of the entire Dvadaśānga.⁸ Similarly vavahara (conduct) is also the essence of it ⁹ See also Amga137