- Nettipakarana is a commentary-like text on the teachings of the Buddha, included in the Khuddaka Nikaya of the Pali Canon. It is a Buddhist text. - Parishishtaparvan (also known as Sthaviravali Charitra) is a 12th-century epic poem by Hemachandra that recounts the history of important early Jain figures. It is a significant Jaina text. - Avadanashataka (One Hundred Tales of Glorious Deeds) is a collection of Buddhist narratives (Avadanas) in Sanskrit, illustrating the doctrine of karma. It is a Buddhist text. - Trishashtilakshana Mahapurana is a major Jaina epic composed in Sanskrit, detailing the lives of 63 prominent figures in Jainism (including Tirthankaras and other great souls). It is a fundamental Jaina text.
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 ?
Asked in UPSC IAS 2022 · Topic: Jain Religion (Jaina Literature: Agamas, Purvas, canonical texts, contribution to regional languages)
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