Structure of Jain Literature
The 12 Angas (Primary Canons)
Acharanga Sutra
The first and most important Anga dealing with the conduct of monks, ascetic practices, and the fundamentals of Jain philosophy.
Sutrakritanga
Discusses various philosophical views and refutes opposing doctrines while establishing Jain principles of knowledge and conduct.
Bhagavati Sutra
The most extensive Anga containing dialogues of Mahavira with his disciples on various aspects of Jain metaphysics and cosmology.