Which of the following Buddhist texts were written in Sanskrit language? Choose the correct option from below : A. Divyavadan B. Deepvansha C. Mahavansha D. Aryamanjushree Moolkalp

Correct Answer: C. A, D

Explanation: Buddhist Literature:- Buddhist literature has played a major role in the creation of ancient Indian history. The oldest text in Buddhist literature is Tripitaka. These three are Suttapitaka, Vinaya Pitaka and Abhidhamma Pitaka. That is why they are called Tripitaka. The rules and regulations of Buddhism are stored in them. The second important contribution in Buddhist texts is of Jatak texts. In these, we get information about the stories of Gautam Buddha's previous birth and the social, religious and economic aspects of that time. Other Buddhist texts in Pali language are Milindapanha, Deepvansh and Mahavansh. Milindapanha contains the details of the conversation between the Greek invader Menander and the Buddhist monk Nagasena. Deepvansh and Mahavansh describe the history of Sinhala Dvipa. Apart from Pali language, Buddhist texts have also been written in Sanskrit language. Mahavastu Granth is a book based on the life story of Gautam Buddha, while in Lalitavistara, the author has depicted Gautam Buddha as a divine power and has written a biography related to his wonderful works. Historical information is also available from Manjushri Mulakalpa, Ashwaghosh Buddhacharitra and Saundarananda Kavya. Information about the life story and teachings of Gautam Buddha is available in these. The Buddhist book Divyavadana describes good deeds and heroic acts. Indian Buddhist texts were translated in countries like Central and Western Asia, Tibet, China, Japan, Brahma, Sri Lanka etc. These contain abundant historical material.