With reference to Indian history, consider the following texts:
- Nettipakarana
- Parishishtaparvan
- Avadanashataka
- Trishashtilakshana Mahapurana
Which of the above are Jaina texts ?
Detailed Explanation:
Answer: Option 2 — 2 and 4 only
Among the given texts, only Parishishtaparvan and Trishashtilakshana Mahapurana are Jaina texts. Nettipakarana is a Buddhist Theravada scripture, while Avadanashataka is a collection of Buddhist legends.
❌ Statement 1 – Incorrect: Nettipakarana is a Buddhist scripture from the Theravada tradition that serves as a guide for interpreting the Pali Canon.
✅ Statement 2 – Correct: Parishishtaparvan (Sthaviravalicharitra) is a 12th-century Jaina text written by Hemachandra, providing historical accounts of early Jaina teachers.
❌ Statement 3 – Incorrect: Avadanashataka is a Sanskrit collection of one hundred Buddhist legends (Avadanas) detailing past lives and deeds.
✅ Statement 4 – Correct: Trishashtilakshana Mahapurana (Mahapurana) is a major 9th-century Jaina text by Digambara monks Jinasena and Gunabhadra, detailing the lives of 63 Shalakapurushas.
📝 Short Notes: Religious Texts Classification
| Text | Religion | Author/Period | Key Features |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nettipakarana | Buddhist (Theravada) | Post-canonical period | Guide to interpretation of Pali Canon |
| Parishishtaparvan | Jaina | Hemachandra (12th century) | Historical accounts of Jaina teachers; appendix to larger work |
| Avadanashataka | Buddhist | Sanskrit literature | Collection of 100 Buddhist legends (Avadanas) |
| Trishashtilakshana Mahapurana | Jaina (Digambara) | Jinasena & Gunabhadra (9th century) | Lives of 63 Shalakapurushas (Great Men) |
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