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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A. 1, 2 and 3
B. 2 and 4 only
C. 1, 3 and 4
D. 2, 3 and 4
Answer: 2 and 4 only
Option b is the correct answer.
Option 1 is incorrect: The Nettipakarana is aBuddhist scripture contains methods were taught by the Buddha's disciple Kaccana as approved by the Buddha and that it was recited at the First Buddhist Council. Option 2 is correct: The Parishishtaparvan also known as the Sthaviravalicharitra is a 12 th-century Sanskrit mahakavya by Hemachandra which details the histories of the earliest Jain teachers. Option 3 is incorrect: The Avadānaśataka (A Hundred Glorious Deeds) are Jataka Stories (Buddhist tales). The stories are thematically organized into ten "books" that portray the truth of the doctrine of karma (action) and the power of religious dĀna (giving), faith, and devotion. Option 4 is correct: Trishashthilkshana Mahapurana is a major Jain text composed largely by Acharya Jinasena during the rule of Rashtrakutas.