Bhagavati-sutra (Viyaha-pannatti)
by K. C. Lalwani | 1973 | 185,989 words
The English translation of the Bhagavati-sutra which is the fifth Jaina Agama (canonical literature). It is a large encyclopedic work in the form of a dialogue where Mahavira replies to various question. The present form of the Sutra dates to the fifth century A.D. Abhayadeva Suri wrote a vritti (commentary) on the Bhagavati in A.D. 1071. In his J...
Part 2 - Flow of movement
Q. 232. Bhante! How many types has the flow of movement?
A. 232. Gautama! The flow of movement is stated to be of five types, viz.,
- movement from region to region and category to category called prayoga-gati,
- movement extended from one step to another called tata-gati,
- movement from one life to another, both fettered, or from life to liberation called bandhana-chedana-gati,
- movement leading to birth called upapāta-gati
- and movement through the sky called vihāyo-gati.
Starting from here, Prayoga-pada or Chapter on Prayoga (in the Prajñāpaṇā Sūtra) has to be stated exhaustively.
—Bhante! So they are, You are right.
Chapter Seven ends.
Notes (based on commentary of Abhayadeva Sūri):
Q. 232. The five types of gatiprapāta are as follows:
- Prayoga-gati or movement from one place or category to another.
- Tata-gati or movement till the destination has been reached. This type of movement has connection with each foot-step.
- Bandhana-chedana-gati or movement as a result of which a bondage is cut.
- Upapāta-gati or movement from, say, animal life to human life.
- Vihayo-gati or movement through the sky.