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Which of the following is considered the most sacred text of the Jain tradition consisting of the teachings of Mahavira?
Tripitaka
Agama Sutras
Anguttara Nikaya
Jataka Tales
Agama Sutras
The Agama Sutras are the canonical texts of Jainism, based on the teachings of Lord Mahavira and compiled by his disciples known as Ganadharas. These scriptures serve as the primary foundational texts for the Svetambara sect of Jainism.
The Agama Sutras are the canonical texts of Jainism, based on the teachings of Lord Mahavira and compiled by his disciples known as Ganadharas. These scriptures serve as the primary foundational texts for the Svetambara sect of Jainism.
The first Jain Council was held at Pataliputra in the 3rd century BCE under the patronage of Chandragupta Maurya to compile the Jain canon.
The Agamas consist of 12 Angas and several Upangas, Prakirnakas, Chedasutras, and Mulasutras.
Lord Mahavira delivered his sermons in Ardhamagadhi, a form of Prakrit, which forms the linguistic basis of these texts.
The Digambara sect of Jainism does not recognize the Agamas, believing the original teachings were lost over time.
Tripitaka is the collection of sacred scriptures for Buddhism, comprising Sutta Pitaka, Vinaya Pitaka, and Abhidhamma Pitaka.
Anguttara Nikaya is one of the five collections (Nikayas) of the Sutta Pitaka in Buddhism, famous for its numerical categorization of teachings.
Jataka Tales are a voluminous body of literature native to India concerning the previous births of Gautama Buddha.
The Agamas were formally compiled and codified during the Council of Valabhi in the 5th century CE.
B is correct тАФ The Agama Sutras constitute the fundamental canonical literature representing the recorded sermons and teachings of Lord Mahavira.
When studying Ancient History, always compare the literary sources of Buddhism and Jainism; examiners frequently test the language differences, such as Buddhism using Pali and Jainism favoring Prakrit/Ardhamagadhi.
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