With reference to Indian history, consider the following texts :
1. Nettipakarana
2. Parishishtaparvan
3. Avad

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With reference to Indian history, consider the following texts :
1. Nettipakarana
2. Parishishtaparvan
3. Avadanashataka
4. Trishashtilakshana Mahapurana
Which of the above are Jaina texts?

Accepted Answer

Identifying the religious affiliation of ancient and medieval Indian texts requires specific knowledge. Let's examine each text:

1. Nettipakarana: This is a Pāli Buddhist text, sometimes considered an ancillary work to the Theravada Buddhist canon.
2. Parishishtaparvan: This is a 12th-century Sanskrit epic poem by the Jaina scholar Hemachandra. It provides a historical narrative of the early Jaina teachers and important figures. Thus, it is a Jaina text.
3. Avadanashataka: This is a collection of Buddhist legends in Sanskrit, providing moral teachings through tales of past lives (avadanas). It is a Buddhist text.
4. Trishashtilakshana Mahapurana: This is a major 9th-century Sanskrit epic poem by Jinasena and Gunabhadra, which details the lives of 63 illustrious persons (mahapurushas) in Jainism, including the Tirthankaras. It is a fundamental Jaina text.
Therefore, only 2 and 4 are Jaina texts.

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1, 2 and 3

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2 and 4 only

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1, 3 and 4

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2, 3 and 4

With reference to Indian history, consider the following texts : 1. Nettipakarana 2. Parishishtaparvan 3. Avadanashataka 4. Trishashtilakshana Mahapurana Which of the above are Jaina texts?

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