Question

UPSC Prelims 2022 Question:

With reference to Indian history

consider the following texts

Nettipakarana

Parishishtaparvan

Avadanashataka

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 (Detailed Solution Below)

Option 2: 2 and 4 only

Detailed Solution

Explanation

1. Nettipakarana	It is a Buddhist scripture, sometimes included in the Khuddaka Nikaya of Sutta Pitaka. So, point 1 is not correct.
2. Parishishtaparvan	It is a 12th century Sanskrit mahakavya by Acharya Hemachandra. He was a contemporary of the Chaulukyan king Kumarapala. The text gives details of early Jaina teachers. So, point 2 is correct.
3. Avadanashataka	It is a collection of 100 Buddhist legends. (avadana: type of Buddhist literature telling deeds/events of the past and subsequent lives of Buddha e.g. Mahavastu, Avadanashataka and Divyavadana). So, point 3 is not correct.
4. Trishashtilakshana Mahapurana	It is an important Jain text composed by Acharya Jinesena. He was in the court of Amoghavarsha, a famous Rashtrakuta king. Famous for quotation about the nature of God as non-creator in Jainism. So, point 4 is correct.

Therefore, option (2) is the correct answer.

Subject: History|Indian Literature

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