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Mahayana Sutras are scriptures, which claim they are the original teachings of

  1. Mahavir

  2. Parsav

  3. Sevdatta

  4. Buddha
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Explanation

Mahayana Sutras claim to contain the original teachings of Gautama Buddha that were allegedly hidden or transmitted secretly. Mahayana Buddhists believe these represent Buddha's higher, more advanced teachings compared to earlier scriptures. Mahavir and Parsav (Parshvanatha) were Jain Tirthankaras, while Sevdatta is unrelated.

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