The first “Tirthankara” of the Jains
Who was the first “Tirthankara” of the Jains?
- Mahavira
- Parshvanath
- Ajitanatha
- Rishabhanatha
Answer: Rishabhanatha
In Jainism, a Tirthankara is a saviour and spiritual teacher of the dharma (righteous path). Rishabhanatha was the first of the 24 Tirthankaras who founded the Ikshavaku dynasty and was the first Tirthankara of the present age. Because of this, he was called Adinath. Some scholars state that He is mentioned in the Hindu text of the Bhagavata Purana as “Rishabha” an avatar of Vishnu. In Jainism, a Tirthankara is a human being who helps in achieving liberation and enlightenment as an “Arihant” by destroying all of their soul constraining (ghati) karmas, becomes a role-model and leader for those seeking spiritual guidance.
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