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Question

The Jaina council at Valabhi was presided over by:

The correct answer is Nagarjuna

In the sixth century BCE, Jainism emerged prominently when Lord Mahavira propagated the religion. There were a total of 24 Tirthankaras, of which the last was Lord Mahavira.

 Additional Information

  • First Jain Council:
    • The first Jain council was held around 300 BCE in Pataliputra.
    • It was presided over by Stulabhadra.
    • During this council, Jainism was divided into two factions, namely Shvetambara and Digambara.
    • During this council, the Jains classified Mahavira's teachings into twelve Angas.
  • Second Jain Council:
    • The second Jain councils were held simultaneously in Mathura (Uttar Pradesh) and Vallabhi (Gujarat).
    • The council in Mathura was presided over by Skandila, while the council in Vallabhi was presided over by Nagarjuna.
  • Third Jain Council:
    • Vallabhi Council II is another name for the third Jain council.
    • The monks of the Shvetambara sect held this council in Vallabhi, which is currently in Gujarat.
    • This council was presided over by Devavardhana Kshamashramana.

Based on the above discussion, we can conclude that the Jain council in Vallabhi was presided over by Nagarjuna.

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Important Questions from Jainism

  1. ______ was the son of a Chief of the Jnatrika (or Jhatrika) Kshatriya clan.

  2. Where was the 24 th and the last Tirthankara of Jainism, Vardhamana Mahavira born in 6 th century BC?

  3. Lord Mahavira's original name is _________.

  4. Which of the following is one of the 'three gems' (triratna) of Jainism?

  5. Which one of the following statements about the Shvetambara Sect of Jainism is not correct?

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