Correct option is B
The correct answer is (b) Second
Explanation:
• The Second Jain Council was held in 512 CE at Vallabhi in Gujarat.
• It was presided over by Devardhi Kshamasramana, an important Jain scholar.
• The main objective of this council was to compile and preserve Jain scriptures, which had previously been transmitted orally.
• During this council, the Jain canonical texts were systematically written down.
• The council resulted in the final compilation of the 12 Angas and 12 Upangas, forming the core scriptures of the Svetambara sect.
Information Booster:
• Jain literature was initially transmitted orally by monks, making preservation difficult over time.
• The Vallabhi council played a crucial role in systematizing and preserving Jain religious texts.
Additional Knowledge:
Third (Option a)
• Jain historical tradition does not officially recognize a third Jain council in standard accounts.
• Most Jain sources mention only two major councils.
Fourth (Option c)
• There is no widely accepted fourth Jain council in Jain tradition.
• Some regional meetings occurred but they are not recognized as major councils.
First (Option d)
• The First Jain Council was held at Pataliputra around the 3rd century BCE.
• It was presided over by Sthulabhadra.
• The council attempted to compile the Jain scriptures known as the 12 Angas and addressed issues arising after a severe famine.