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Who was the first Tirthankara of Jainism?

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Rishabhadev

First Tirthankara of Jainism Revealed

Jainism venerates a line of 24 Tirthankaras, spiritual teachers who periodically appear to guide humanity.

The first Tirthankara in this revered lineage was Rishabhadev.

He is also widely known by the name Adinath.

Rishabhadev's foundational teachings established the core tenets of Jain philosophy.

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