Q. Which of the following is / are Buddhist texts?
Jatakas
Acharangasutra
Dighnikaya
Sumangalavilasini
Select the correct option from the codes given below: Answer:
Only 1, 3 & 4
Notes:
Jatakas: Jatakas are a genre of Buddhist literature that contain moral stories and fables often featuring the previous lives of the Buddha as a bodhisattva. They are meant to illustrate the consequences of virtuous and non-virtuous actions and to provide moral guidance. The Jatakas are an important part of Buddhist culture and tradition and are widely studied and revered.
Acharanga Sutra: Acharanga Sutra is an early Jain textthat outlines the principles and practices of Jainism. It is one of the twelve Angas, which form the foundation of Jain scriptures. The text is attributed to the first Jain Tirthankara, Rishabhanatha, and it is believed to have been compiled by his disciples.
Digha Nikaya: The Digha Nikaya is a collection of long discourses of the Buddha, as recorded in the Pali Canon of Theravada Buddhism. It is one of the five main collections of Buddhist scriptures and contains many of the Buddha's most important teachings on topics such as the Four Noble Truths, the Eightfold Path, and dependent origination.
Sumangalavilasini: The Sumangalavilasini is a Buddhist text that is part of the Pali Canon of Theravada Buddhism. It is a commentary on the Dhammapada, a collection of verses attributed to the Buddha on the practice of ethics and morality. The Sumangalavilasini provides a detailed explanation of the verses and their significance in the Buddhist tradition, and it is an important resource for the study and practice of Buddhist ethics and morality.