Read the following statements related to Jaina Literature and choose the appropriate option: **Statement I:** The Shvetambara Canon included the 12 Angas. **Statement II:** According to Shvetambara tradition, the Angas were compiled at a council held at Vallabhi. ** Code:**
Chhattisgarh P.C.S. (Pre) 2020
A. Statement I and Statement II both are true.
B. Statement I is false, but Statement II is true.
C. Statement I and Statement II both are false.
D. Statement I is true, but Statement II is false.
Answer: Statement I is true, but Statement II is false.
Option d is the correct answer.
Statement I is true- The Shvetambara canon includes the 12 Angas, which are the oldest and most important texts of Jainism.
Statement II is false- According to the Shvetambara tradition, the Angas were compiled at a council held in Pataliputra in 1st Jain Council, not Vallabhi.
Important Tips
The twelve Angas are like different books that talk about the teachings of Jainism. Here's what each of them is about:
Āyāramga: This one talks about how Jain monks and nuns should live their lives. It also tells stories about Mahavira's penance.
Sūyagada: This book explains the importance of not hurting others and talks about wrong beliefs. It also has stories about what happens after death.
Sthānānga: This book covers lots of different topics like Jain philosophy, math, and other Jain teachings.
Samavāyamga: This one has information about math and astronomy.
Viyāha-pannatti/Bhagavai: In this book, Mahavira answers 3600 questions about many things like how to live as a monk and the way the universe works.
Nāyā-dhamma-kahāo: This book has stories that teach us about wisdom and doing the right thing.
Uvāsaga-dasāo: This book has stories about regular people who were devoted to Jainism and showed bravery against bad things.
Anuttarovavāiya-dasāo: In this book, you can read stories about people who broke free from the cycle of life and death.
Anuttaraupapātikadaśāh: This book is about people who did good things and went to the highest heavens because of it.
Panha-vāgarana: This one has information about five bad things you shouldn't do: killing, stealing, lying, being unfaithful, and being greedy.
Vivāga-suya: This book is made up of 20 stories. Half of them show what happens when you do bad things, and the other half shows what happens when you do good things.
Drstivāda: This book has disappeared over time, but it was important for Jain teachings in the past. It's believed to have been lost around 512 AD.