Consider the following pairs and identify which of the following pairs of religious texts and associated religions are matched correctly.

1. Aranyakas - Hinduism

2. Janamsakhis - Sikhism

3. Agam Sutras - Buddhism

4. Tripitaka - Jainism

Correct option is C

The correct answer is (c) 1 and 2 only

Explanation:

1. Aranyakas - Hinduism:

o Correct. Aranyakas are part of the Hindu scriptures, which are associated with the Vedas. They are texts that are connected to rituals and philosophy, and they are typically studied by those who lived in the forests (the "aranyaka" meaning forest dwellers).

2.  Janamsakhis - Sikhism:

o Correct. The Janamsakhis are the biographical texts related to the life of Guru Nanak, the founder of Sikhism. These texts narrate his life and teachings.

3.  Agam Sutras - Buddhism:

o Incorrect. The Agam Sutras are associated with Jainism, not Buddhism. These are Jain scriptures that contain teachings of the Tirthankaras (spiritual teachers). In Buddhism, Agamas (similar term) are part of their scriptures, but the Agam Sutras specifically belong to Jainism.

4.  Tripitaka - Jainism:

o Incorrect. The Tripitaka is the Buddhist sacred text, not Jainism. It is a collection of three "baskets" (pitakas), which are the teachings of the Buddha.

Information Booster:

Tripitak:

Vinaya Pitaka (Basket of Discipline):

• Compiled at the First Buddhist Council (483 BC), recited by Upali.
• Governs the daily life of monks and nuns.
• Five main parts:
1. Suttavibhanga: Monastic rules.
2. Mahavibhanga: Rules for monks.
3. Bhikkhunivibhanga: Rules for nuns.
4. Khandaka: Various topics.
5. Parivara: Rule analysis.

Sutta Pitaka (Basket of Discourse):

• Compiled at the First Buddhist Council (483 BC), recited by Ananda.
• Core Buddhist teachings; "Sutta" means discourse.
• Five Nikayas:
1. Digha-Nikaya: Long collection.
2. Majjhima-Nikaya: Medium-length.
3. Samyutta-Nikaya: Connected discourses.
4. Anguttara Nikaya: Numerical discourses.
5. Khuddaka-Nikaya: Minor collection (includes Dhammapada).

Abhidhamma Pitaka (Basket of Higher Doctrine):

• Formulated by Buddha after enlightenment, transmitted to Sariputta.
• Advanced teachings on philosophy and metaphysics.
• Seven books covering ethics, psychology, and knowledge theories:
1. Dhammasangani
2. Vibhanga
3. Dhatukatha
4. Puggalapannatti
5. Kathavatthu
6. Yamaka
7. Patthana