RELIGIONS
JAINISM
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Question
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Ardha-magadhi prakrit
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Agams
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Anekantavada
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None of the above
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Detailed explanation-1: -Lord Mahavir’s preaching was methodically compiled by his followers into many texts. These texts are collectively known as Agams, the sacred books of the Jain religion. Hence, the Jain religion does not have one sacred book like the Bible or Koran, but it has many books complied by many followers.
Detailed explanation-2: -The Sacred Book of Jainism is Agam Sutra which contains Lord Mahavir’s teachings, compiled by his disciples. The ‘Agamas’ are often referred to as Agam Sutras or Siddhantas. This holy book of Jainism dictates the teachings of Lord Mahavir, preserved and compiled by his disciples.
Detailed explanation-3: -The Jainism has its own scriptures called Agamas or Srutas, which are directly derived from the Tirthankaras. The Agamas are divided into two Streams viz. Sutragamas and Arthagamas. The sermons of the Tirthankaras are called Arthagamas and the Sutras written over them are named Sutragamas.