Question

The Jaina Puranas are hagiographies of the Jaina saints known as tirthankaras. The Shvetam-baras call them:

• A. Charitas
• B. Angas
• C. Vrittis
• D. Pattavalis

Hint:

Jain literature, including Charitas, reflects the community’s religious values and philo-sophical teachings.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is A

Jaina Puranas chronicle the lives of Jainism's spiritual leaders, the tirthankaras. Within the Shvetambara sect, these hagiographies are termed Charitas. They detail the tirthankaras' deeds, teachings, and virtues, fostering religious devotion and emulation.