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

The Jaina Puranas document the lives of tirthankaras, the spiritual leaders of Jainism. Among the Shvetambara sect, these hagiographies are referred to as Charitas. These texts focus on the deeds, teachings, and virtues of the tirthankaras, inspiring religious devotion and emulation.