RELIGIONS
BUDDHISM
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Question
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Angas
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Pali
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Tripitakas
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None of the above
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Detailed explanation-1: -The Sacred Books of Jainism are collectively known as Agams or Agam Sutras. It consists of the teachings of Lord Mahavir’s teachings that were methodically compiled by his disciples.
Detailed explanation-2: -Jain Agamas are the text based on the discourses of Jain Thirthankaras. The Agamas consists of 12 Angas, 12 Upangas, 10 Prakirnakas, 6 Chhedasutras, 4 Mulasutras and 2 Sutra Granthas, and all of them are written in Ardhmagadhi Prakrit. The 12 Angas are 1. Acharanga Sutra, 2.
Detailed explanation-3: -Gautama and other Gandhars (the chief disciples of Mahavira) are said to have compiled the original sacred scriptures which were divided into twelve Angas or parts.
Detailed explanation-4: -Two primary books-the Shatkhand Agam and the Kasay Pahud-as well as four Anuyogs, or collections of more than 20 texts, were produced by eminent Acharyas (scholars) between the years 100 and 800 A.D. The holy book of Jainism, which is the ‘Agamas’, contains the teachings of Lord Mahavir.