Jain Literature Of Haryana


 
 
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Jain Literature of Haryana

  • The tradition of writing Jain Literature in Haryana is quite old.
  • According to some historians, Pushpadanta was the Aadi Jain poet of Haryana.
  • According to Acharya Chatursen, Aadi Jain poet Pushpadanta was native of Rohtak. Pushpadanta used to add adjectives with his name like Abhimanmeru, Kavyaratnakar, and Kavikultilak.
  • Famous composition of Pushpadanta the most sacred Jain text  'Satkhandagama'.
  • This scripture has six parts. These are as follows:

    (i) Jiva Sthana

    (ii) Kshudraka Bandha

    (iii) Bandhasvamitva

    (iv) Vedana

    (v) Vargana

    (vi) Mahabandha

    Major Jain Litterateurs and their Compositions

    Litterateurs Compositions
    Kavi Sudharu or Sadhas Pradyamn Charit (Paradvnu Choepai)
    Kavi Bhojraj Alisa Bulb Nanishhwar (Barahmas), Santosh Jayatilak, Chetan Pudgal Dhal,
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    Statement 1: Kavi Sudharu is a notable Jain poet from Haryana, known for his composition Pradyamn Charit (Paradvnu Choepai), which is an epic detailing the life of the Jain hero Pradyumn.

    Statement 2: Kavi Bhojraj Alisa Bulb contributed significantly to Jain literature with works like Nanishhwar, Santosh Jayatilak, and Chetan Pudgal Dhal, which were written in Sanskrit and focused on Jain religious themes.

    Which of the following options is correct?

     

    Right Option : A
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