1. Nettipakarana
2. Parishishtaparvan
3. Avadanashataka
4. Trishashtilakshana Mahapurana
Which of the above are Jaina texts?
(a) 1, 2 and 3
(b) 2 and 4 only
(c) 1, 3 and 4
(d) 2, 3 and 4
Answer: b
Explanation:
Buddhist canonical literature Canonical texts are the books which laydown basic tenets and principles of religion, these include 9 or 12 Angas and 3 Pitikas
Buddhist non-canonical literature in Pali
Milindapanha– dialogue on philosophical issues between Indo-Greek King Milinda/Menander and Buddhist monk Nagasena.
Nettigandha, or Nettipakarana ( The book of guidance ), it is a connected account of the teaching of Buddha.
Nidanakatha that is an introduction to jataka stories.
Srilankan chronicles are dipavamsa and mahavamsa
Sanskrit Buddhist texts:
Buddhacharita by Asvaghosa
Avadanashataka and Divyavadana have stories connected with the Buddha and the Mauryan Emperor Ashoka
Ashtasahasrika –Prajnaparamita , Saddharma –Pundarika offer accounts of the various Buddhas, Boddhisatvas and Mahayana doctrines
Jain literature:
The sacred book of Jains are collectively called Siddhantra or Agama.
Jain puranas are called charitas
Adipurana is about life of first tirthankaras Rishabnatha.
Harivamsapurana – jain version or stories of kaurav & pandavas(Mahabharata)
Trishaktilakshana Mahapurana – written by Jinasena and Gunabadra has life stories of Jain Saints , Kings & Heroes . Few sections covers life cycle rituals , interpretation of dreams , town planning , duties of warrior and how a king should rule
Parishishtaparvan by Hemachandra gives a list of early Jain teachers and some details about political history .
Hence, option b is correct.
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