Question

Consider the following statements:

1. Jainism was started by Rishabhdev.

2. Lord Mahavira was the 24^th Tirthankar of Jainism.

3. Teachings of Jainism are given in Angar.

4. Jainism started Sanghas to spread its massage.

Which of the given statements is/are correct?

Options

• 1, 2, 3, 4

• 1, 2, 3

• 2, 3, 4

• 1, 3, 4

Answer 1

1, 2, 3

Explanation:

Rishabhanatha is credited by several Jain sub-traditions as the originator of current Avsarpini (a time cycle) Jainism. Rishabhanatha is regarded as a historical figure who lived millions of years ago, according to Jain chronology. He was born approximately 592.704 × 1018 years ago. Mahavira, also known as Vardhamana, was Jainism's 24th Tirthankara. He was the spiritual heir of Parshvanath, the 23rd Tirthankara, and lived for 8,400,000 purvas.