Who among the following was not a Jain Acharya ?
Bhadrabahu
Khema
Haribhadra
Siddhasena Divakara
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UPSC CDS-2 – 2021
– Bhadrabahu: A prominent Jain monk and the last Shrutakevali (one who knows the entire Jain scriptures from oral tradition). He is a revered figure in Jainism, particularly associated with the Digambara tradition’s origin in South India.
– Khema: Khema was one of the two chief female disciples (Therinis) of Gautama Buddha. She is a significant figure in Buddhism, renowned for her wisdom.
– Haribhadra: A renowned Jain scholar, philosopher, and author of the 8th century CE. He wrote extensively on various aspects of Jain philosophy and logic.
– Siddhasena Divakara: A Jain philosopher and logician, believed to have lived around the 5th century CE. He is known for his contribution to Jain logic (Nyaya).
Based on these identifications, Khema is associated with Buddhism, not Jainism.