Q. Which one of the following is not a part of early Jains literature?
(a) Therigatha
(b) Acarangasutra
(c) Sutrakritanga
(d) Brihatkalpasutra
Ans: (a) Therigatha
Explanation: Among the given options, (a) Therigatha is not a part of early Jain literature.
The Therigatha is a collection of verses or poems attributed to the early Buddhist nuns, known as bhikkhunis, who were the female monastic followers of the Buddha. It is a part of the Theravada Buddhist canon and contains verses composed by the early women disciples of the Buddha.
On the other hand, the remaining options are all significant works within the Jain tradition:
(b) Acarangasutra is an important Jain scripture that outlines the rules and guidelines for monastic conduct.
(c) Sutrakritanga is a sacred Jain text that contains teachings and doctrines of the Jain faith.
(d) Brihatkalpasutra is a Jain scripture that deals with rules and rituals related to monastic life and conduct.
Therefore, the correct answer is (a) Therigatha, as it is not a part of early Jain literature but rather belongs to the early Buddhist literature.
