Samavayanga Sutra (c. 3rd-4th century BCE)[1] is the 4th amongst the 12 Angas of the Jaina canon.
One of the interesting aspects of this text is its portrayal of Monasticism and spirituality in the terms of numerology.
Astronomy – It contains discussion on Mount Meru, the jyotishcakra, the Jambudvipa itself, the measurements used in the Jaina canon, the Jaina Loka, the different types of Earth, the 7 Hells, the increase in water levels in the Lavana ocean and like.
Being one of the oldest and most referred texts, it forms the backbone of the Jain literature.
It further defines and catalogues the main substances of the Jain religion from a different perspective than the Sthananga Sutra.