INDIAN HISTORY

HISTORY

ANCIENT INDIA

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
The term “Tirthankaras” is associated with
A
Hinduism
B
Jainism
C
Buddhism
D
Zoroastrianism
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Tirthankara, (Sanskrit: “Ford-maker”) also called Jina (“Victor”), in Jainism, a saviour who has succeeded in crossing over life’s stream of rebirths and has made a path for others to follow.

Detailed explanation-2: -There are 24 Tirthankaras of Jainism.

Detailed explanation-3: -According to Jain philosophy, all Tirthankaras were born as human beings but they have attained a state of perfection or enlightenment through meditation and self realization. They are the Gods of Jains. Tirthankaras are also known as Arihants or Jinas.

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