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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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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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