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Download Solution PDFWho was the last tirthankara of the Jainas?
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Download Solution PDFThe correct answer is Vardhamana Mahavira.Key Points
- Vardhamana Mahavira:-
- Also known as Mahavira, was an important figure in Jainism.
- He was the 24th Tirthankara ("ford-maker" or spiritual teacher) of Jainism.
- Mahavira was born in 599 BC and died in 527 BC, though different sources may vary slightly in the exact dates.
- Mahavira taught a philosophy of asceticism and self-restraint focused on non-violence (ahimsa), truth (satya), non-stealing (asteya), chastity (brahmacharya), and non-possession (aparigraha). These five principles collectively form the main pillars of Jain ethical code.
- Jainism:-
- It is an ancient Indian religion that emphasizes non-violence, self-control, and spiritual liberation through the practice of austerities and meditation.
Additional Information
- Chandraprabha:-
- He was the eighth Tirthankara (spiritual teacher). He is an important figure worshipped and respected by Jains.
- Rishabhanatha:-
- He is also known as Rishabhadeva or Adinatha.
- He is considered the first Tirthankara (spiritual teacher) in Jain tradition.
- Rishabhanatha is a savior and spiritual guide who is believed to have formed the bridge between the mortal world and the divine.
- Padmaprabha:-
- He is the sixth Tirthankara (spiritual teacher) of Jainism.
- Born into a royal family, Padmaprabha took the path of asceticism after growing disenchanted with material pursuits and pleasures.
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