Early Jaina literature: UPSC Prelims PYQ 1996
Which one of the following is not a part of early Jaina literature?
- Therigatha
- Acarangasutra
- Sutrakritanga
- Brihatkalpasutra
Explanation
Option (a) is correct
- Therigatha is a collection of verses by early Buddhist women disciples and forms part of the Theravada Buddhist canon, not Jain literature. In contrast, the Acaranga Sutra, Sutrakritanga, and Kalpasutra (Brihat Kalpa) are recognised early Jain texts dealing with monastic discipline, doctrine, and rituals.
Answer: (a) Therigatha
