The Kalpasutra and the Kalakacharya Katha, the two very popular texts, belong to which of the following sects?a)Buddhismb)Jainismc)Ajivikad)VaishnavismCorrect answer is option 'B'. Can you explain this answer?

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Jainism:
- The Kalpasutra and the Kalakacharya Katha are two important texts belonging to the Jain religion.
- These texts are significant in Jainism as they provide teachings, stories, and guidelines for followers of the faith.
- Jainism is an ancient religion that originated in India, and it focuses on non-violence, truthfulness, and spiritual development.
- The Kalpasutra is a sacred text that contains the biography of Lord Mahavira, the 24th Tirthankara of Jainism.
- The Kalakacharya Katha is a Jain text that narrates the story of Kalakacharya, a famous Jain Acharya.
- Both of these texts are highly revered by followers of Jainism and play a crucial role in the religious practices and beliefs of the Jain community.
Therefore, the Kalpasutra and the Kalakacharya Katha belong to the Jainism sect.

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The Kalpa Sutra and the KalakacharyaKatha, two very popular Jain texts, were repeatedly written and illustrated with paintings.
Kalakacharya Katha tells the story of a great Jain muni of the Shwetambar school called Kalak. His sister, and he joined the Jain monastic order at an early age. He was extremely knowledgeable and she was extremely beautiful. Even though she was a nun, she was abducted by the king of Ujjaini.
The story of Kalak Acharya Katha was added as an appendix to the Kalpasutra, which tells the story of the three types of special beings of the Jain universe: the heroic Vasudeva, the regal Chakravarthy, and the wise Tirthankaras. Kalpasutra describes the cosmogony of the Jain world.

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