The _____ are an example of Buddhist literature.

Mudrarakshasa

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Arthashastra

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Kavirajamarga

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Tripitikas

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The correct option is D Tripitikas
Tripiṭaka is the traditional term for the Buddhist scriptures. It is the earliest collection of buddhist writings.The three pitakas are Sutta Pitaka, Vinaya Pitaka and Abhidhamma Pitaka.
Sutta Pitaka: It contains the essence of the Buddha's teaching regarding the Dhamma.
Vinaya Pitaka: It is made up of rules of discipline laid down for regulating the conduct of the Buddha's disciples.
Abhidhamma Pitaka: It contains detailed analysis of the basic natural principles that govern mental and physical processes.

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i. Sutta Pitaka is a monastic code compiled by Upali.

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iii. Asvaghosa wrote Buddhacharita- biography of Lord Buddha.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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