UPSC Prelims 2022 · Question 55 of 98
UPSC Prelims 2022 question on Ancient Texts Classification
- ExamUPSC CSE
- Year2022
- PaperGeneral Studies Paper I
- SubjectAncient History
- TopicAncient Art, Literature and Culture
- DifficultyHard
- TypeStatement
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?
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Answer: B. 2 and 4 only
Nettipakarana (1) – BUDDHIST TEXT: The Nettipakarana (Pali: -pakarana, also called Nettippakarana or just Netti) is a Buddhist scripture. It is a guide to help those who already understand the teaching present it to others.
Parishishtaparvan (2) – JAIN TEXT: The Parishishtaparvan, also known as the Sthaviravalicharitra, is a 12th-century Sanskrit mahakavya by Hemachandra which details the histories of the earliest Jain teachers.
Avadanashataka (3) – BUDDHIST TEXT: Avadana texts are non-canonical Buddhist texts about previous lives and karma. Avadanashataka (2nd century) written in Sanskrit deals with stories and tales related to Buddha.
Trishashtilakshana Mahapurana (4) – JAIN TEXT: Mahapurana or Trishashtilakshana Mahapurana is a major Jain text composed largely by 'Acharya' Jinasena during the rule of Rashtrakuta ruler Amoghavarsha and completed by his pupil Gunabhadra in the 9th century CE.
Jain texts: 2 and 4 → Option (b).