What is the unique historical value of the Therigatha?

It is one of the earliest collections of female voices in world literature, documenting the spiritual experiences of Buddhist women.

Ancient Religious Literature

UPSC Archival Analysis

Therigatha is a Buddhist scripture consisting of verses by elder nuns. Acarangasutra, Sutrakritanga, and Brihatkalpasutra are Jain texts.

Exam Year

1996

Evidence Source

ID: ART_LIT_1996_30 Ref: History of Jainism