CONTENTS:-
I. THE FOUR NIKAYAS:
1. Probable Time of Compilation of the Four Nikayas.
2. Nikayas and Agamas Compared.
3. Language of the Nikayas
II. DISCOURSE TO THE LAITY:
1. Introductory Discussion.
2. Definitions of Gahapati and Upasaka.
3. Ethical.
4. Religious.
5. Secular Discourses.
6. Jaina Discourses Compared
III. DISCOURSES ON SILA, SAMADHI AND PANNA:
1. Introductory discussion.
2. Sila.
3. Samadhi.
4. Panna
IV. DISCUSSIONS ON SECULAR MATTERS-ADMINISTRATIVE, SOCIAL AND ECONOMIC:
1. Origin of State.
2. Kingship.
3. Republican form of Government.
4. Military Administration.
5. Rural Administration.
6. Caste.
7. Classes of People.
8. Slavery.
9. Marriage and Position of Women.
10. Offences and Punishments.
11. General Life.
12. Agriculture.
13. Industry.
14. Seaproducts.
15. Trade and commerce.
16. Famine
V. HISTORICAL AND GEOGRAPHICAL MATERIALS IN THE NIKAYAS:
1. Anga.
2. Magadha.
3. Kasi.
4. Kosala.
5. Vajji.
6. Malla.
7. Cedi.
8. Vamsa.
9. Kuru.
10. Pancala.
11. Maccha.
12. Surasena.
13. Assaka.
14. Avanti.
15. Gandhara.
16. Kamboja.
17. Clans and Peoples.
18. Conception of Jambudipa.
19. Physiography.
20. Divisions of India.
21. Physical Features.
22. Places Mentioned.
