Ratnakaranda Shravakachara of Samantabhadra: The Spiritual Life of the Householder

Ratnakaranda Shravakachara is one of the great masterpieces of Acharya Samantabhadra—an eminent scholar of Jaina philosophy who flourished in the second century. It has been widely recognized as one of the most authoritative scriptures in the hierarchy of Jaina scriptures. Containing 150 verses, this outstanding treatise of Jainism outlines the major tenets for the lay practitioner and the householder. The translation and annotation as well as the critical, analytical introduction places the text in contemporary circumstances. The book will be an indispensable reference work for scholars and students of Indian philosophy and religion, particularly Jainism. It would be extremely useful for Jaina practitioners in their daily lives.