With reference to Indian history, consider the following texts: (2022)1. Nettipakarana2. Parishishta Parvan3. Avadanasataka4. Trishashtilakshana MahapuranaWhich of the above are Jaina texts?
✓ Correct answer: b) 2 and 4 only
ExplanationOption (b) is correct: Parishishta Parvan also called the Sthaviravali Charita.It was written by Hemachandra (12th century CE).It is a Jain historical text that provides biographies of Jain monks and rulers who supported Jainism.It contains details about Chandragupta Maurya's conversion to Jainism under the guidance of Bhadrabahu.Trishashtilakshana Mahapurana is a Jain Purana written by Hemachandra in the 12th century CE.It details the lives of 63 great Jain figures (Shalaka Purushas), including the 24 Tirthankaras, 12 Chakravartins, 9 Vasudevas, 9 Balabhadras, and 9 Prati-Vasudevas.Additional Information : Nettipakarana (The Guidebook) is an ancient Pali Buddhist It is part of the Khuddaka Nikaya of the Pali Canon and serves as a guide for interpreting Buddhist teachings.Avadanasataka(Century of Noble Deeds) is a Buddhist text written in It is a collection of Buddhist legends and moral stories, emphasizing karmic consequences and rebirth.
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