Which of the following statements best describes the primary subject matter and purpose of the 'Chedasutras' in the Jain canonical literature?

Options:

  • A: They contain the philosophical debates between Jainism and contemporary schools of thought like Buddhism and Ajivikism.
  • B: They outline the rules of discipline, monastic conduct, and penances for monks and nuns who commit transgressions.
  • C: They are auxiliary texts that explain the cosmological and geographical concepts of the Jain universe.
  • D: They are biographical accounts of the twenty-four Tirthankaras, focusing primarily on their ascetic lives.

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