Question

Match List I (Canonical Categories) with List II (Specific Scriptural Examples):

List I		List II
A.	Angagama	I.	Uttaradhyayana
B.	Upangagama	II.	Prajnapana
C.	Mulasutra	III.	Nishitha
D.	Chedasutra	IV.	Vipakasutra

• A. A-IV, B-II, C-I, D-III
• B. A-II, B-I, C-III, D-IV
• C. A-III, B-IV, C-II, D-I
• D. A-I, B-III, C-IV, D-II

Hint:

A-IV, B-II, C-I, D-III. Uttaradhyayana is the most important "Root" (Mula) text. Chedasutras are always about rules/penances (Nishitha). Prajnapana is a famous Upanga.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is A

Step 1: Understanding the Concept:
The Shvetambara Jain canon (Agama) is systematically organized into several groups: the 12 Angas (primary limbs), 12 Upangas (secondary limbs), 6 Chedasutras (on ascetic discipline), and 4 Mulasutras (foundational texts).

Step 2: Detailed Explanation:
1. Angagama (A): There are 12 Angas. One of the prominent ones is the Vipakasutra (IV) (the 11th Anga), which discusses the ripening of good and bad karmas through narratives.

2. Upangagama (B): For every Anga, there is an Upanga. The Prajnapana (II) is the 4th Upanga (associated with the 4th Anga, Samavayanga). It is an encyclopedic work on the classification of souls.

3. Mulasutra (C): These are foundational texts for new monks. The most famous Mulasutra is the Uttaradhyayana (I), which contains the final teachings of Lord Mahavira on many spiritual topics.

4. Chedasutra (D): These texts deal with the disciplinary rules and the punishments for transgressions in the monastic life. The Nishitha (III) is a major Chedasutra focusing on penances for various sins committed by monks and nuns.

The correct mapping is A-IV, B-II, C-I, and D-III.

Step 3: Final Answer:
Vipakasutra is an Anga, Prajnapana is an Upanga, Uttaradhyayana is a Mulasutra, and Nishitha is a Chedasutra.