RELIGIONS
JAINISM
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Question
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How many tirthankaras were there?
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23
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24
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -According to Jain belief each cosmic age produces its own group of 24 Tirthankaras, the first of whom-if it is an age of descending purity-are giants, but they decrease in stature and appear after shorter intervals of time as the age proceeds.
Detailed explanation-2: -Vardhamana Mahavira was the last tirthankara of the Jains. He was the 24th tirthankara who crossed the stream of reality.
Detailed explanation-3: -In Jainism, Tirthankaras are called the Jina or the conquerors of all instincts. There are 24 Tirthankaras. The term, ‘Tirthankara’ is a combination of ‘Teertha and ‘Samsara’. Teertha is a pilgrimage site and samsara is the worldly life.
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