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Prelims 2022 · Ancient History · Question 55

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?

  1. 1, 2 and 3
  2. 2 and 4 only
  3. 1, 3 and 4
  4. 2, 3 and 4

Answer

2 and 4 only

1. Nettipakarana – A Buddhist Pali canonical/exegetical text of the Theravada tradition, not Jaina. Verdict: Incorrect.

2. Parishishtaparvan – A Jaina text by Hemachandra, also known as Sthaviravali Charita. Verdict: Correct.

3. Avadanashataka – A Buddhist Sanskrit text containing avadana stories, not Jaina. Verdict: Incorrect.

4. Trishashtilakshana Mahapurana – A major Jaina work by Acharya Jinasena (later continued by Gunabhadra). Verdict: Correct.

Hence, 2 and 4 only are Jaina texts.

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