GK
INDIAN HISTORY
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Question
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In which language has Mahavira given his sermons?
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Magadhi
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Shuraseni
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Ardha-Magadhi
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Pali
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -Mahavir spoke Ardhamagadhi, which was the language of the native people, to help people understand better.
Detailed explanation-2: -The ‘Jain Agamgranthas’ are written in the Prakrit languages of Ardhamagadhi, Shaurseni and Maharashtri. The Agamgranthas are a collection of the teachings of Vardhaman Mahavir.
Detailed explanation-3: -Answer. Also many of the early Jain Literatures are found to be scripted in Sanskrit language also the Inscriptions found in many places have Sanskritor Prakrit writings. So according to me Mahavira may have preached in the languages either Sanskrit, Brahmi, Prakrit or Jain prakrit.
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