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?
Answer (Detailed Solution Below)
Detailed Solution
Explanation
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1. Nettipakarana |
It is a Buddhist scripture, sometimes included in the Khuddaka Nikaya of Sutta Pitaka. So, point 1 is not correct. |
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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. |
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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. |
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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
Last updated on Sep, 2026
