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?
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?
Answer:
(b)
Factual
Non-traditional
# 1 is wrong: The Nettipakaraa is a legendary Theravada Buddhist scripture. #2 is right: Parishishtaparvan is a Sanskrit mahakavya written by Hemachandra in the 12th century that describes the lives of the first Jain instructors. # 3 is wrong: The Avadanashataka is a Sanskrit collection of one hundred Buddhist stories. #4 is right: Trishashthilkshana or Mahapurana Mahapurana is a famous Jain scripture during the reign of Rashtrakuta monarch Amoghavarsha.