2015 · Q59
Which one of the following is believed to be a compilation of the psalms sung by the women?
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- ASumangalavilasini
- BTherigatha
- CStridharmapaddhati
- DRitusamhara
Explanation
The Therigatha, part of the Pali Buddhist canon, is a compilation of verses attributed to elder Buddhist nuns (theris), often described as psalms sung by women. The Sumangalavilasini is a commentary, the Stridharmapaddhati a medieval text on women's duties, and the Ritusamhara a Sanskrit poem. Hence the Therigatha is the compilation of psalms sung by women.