Dravya Sangraha - Verse 1

Verse 1 :

•      This verse is called Mangalãcharana –

•      All Jain scriptures start with a manglacharan.

•      It pays respect to the Jinas who gave us the knowledge.

Why do all the scriptures/ granths start with a Mangalãcharana?

•      Expresses devotion

•      Shows egolessness

•      Shows gratitude

•      Asks for blessings to complete the work without obstacles.

What else does this gatha show?

·       This gatha also talks about the subject matter of the book ie Jiv and Ajiv.

·        It also tells us that the knowledge comes from the highest beings ie the Jineshwara.