Question

Match List I (Major Philosophical Works) with List II (Their Authors):

List I		List II
A.	Ashtapahuda	I.	Siddhasena
B.	Nyayavatara	II.	Haribhadra
C.	Sarvarthasiddhi	III.	Kundakunda
D.	Shastravartasamuccaya	IV.	Pujyapada

 

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

Hint:

A-III, B-I, C-IV, D-II. Ashta-pahuda is a Prakrit work (Kundakunda). Nyayavatara is the logical beginning (Siddhasena). Sarvarthasiddhi is the famous commentary (Pujyapada).

Answer 1

The Correct Option is C

Step 1: Understanding the Concept:
Jain literature can be divided into the early Prakrit canonical period, the period of independent Prakrit treatises, and the period of Sanskrit logic and commentaries. Matching these requires identifying the specific sectarian and philosophical focus of the authors.

Step 2: Detailed Explanation:
1. Ashtapahuda (A): This is a collection of eight Prakrit treatises on topics like faith, conduct, and the soul. It was authored by Acharya Kundakunda (III), the pre-eminent philosopher of the Digambara sect (approx. 2nd Century AD). It focuses on Adhyatma (spirituality).

2. Nyayavatara (B): This is the first systematic work on Jain logic (Nyaya) written in Sanskrit. It consists of 32 verses and was authored by Acharya Siddhasena (I) (Siddhasena Divakara, approx. 4th-5th Century AD). It established the standard Jain definitions of perception and inference.

3. Sarvarthasiddhi (C): As mentioned previously, this is the earliest and most authoritative Digambara commentary on Umasvati's Tattvartha Sutra. It was written by Acharya Pujyapada (IV). It is indispensable for understanding Digambara metaphysics.

4. Shastravartasamuccaya (D): This is an extensive survey and critique of different philosophical systems. It was authored by Acharya Haribhadrasuri (II) (8th Century AD). It is a continuation of his work in comparative philosophy, providing a "summary of the discussions of various sciences/scriptures."

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

Step 3: Final Answer:
Ashtapahuda is by Kundakunda, Nyayavatara by Siddhasena, Sarvarthasiddhi by Pujyapada, and Shastravartasamuccaya by Haribhadrasuri.