Which one of the following is believed to be a compilation of the psal

Which one of the following is believed to be a compilation of the psalms sung by the women ?

Sumangalavilasini

Therigatha

Stridharmapaddhati

Ritusamhara

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Therigatha is believed to be a compilation of the psalms sung by the women (early Buddhist nuns).

The Therigatha is a collection of verses attributed to early Buddhist nuns (theris), forming part of the Pali Canon. It contains their personal accounts of their struggles and achievements on the path to enlightenment, often expressed in poetic form, akin to spiritual songs or psalms.

Sumangalavilasini is a commentary on the Digha Nikaya. Stridharmapaddhati is a treatise on the duties of women in Hindu tradition. Ritusamhara is a poetic work by Kalidasa describing the seasons. Therigatha stands out as a unique collection of religious verses composed by women from ancient India.

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