INDIAN HISTORY

HISTORY

JAINISM

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Svetambara Agama was finally edited at the Jain council of
A
Vaishali
B
Vallabhi
C
Pawa
D
Vidarbha
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -It was here in 453 or 466 AD the Vallabhi council of the Jains produced in writing the religious canon under the head of the shraman Devardhigani. Svetambara Agama was finally edited at the Jain council of Vallabhi.

Detailed explanation-2: -They gathered the sacred knowledge and put together the eleven Angas but could not gather the Ditthivada (Drstivada).

Detailed explanation-3: -It was presided by Sthulabhadra. Jainism was split into two factions at this council ie Svetambara and Digambara. The Jains classified Mahavira’s teachings into twelve Angas during this council.

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