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Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Mahavira became a Jina, that is ____
A
conqueror of places
B
conqueror of self
C
don’t wear clothes
D
None of the above
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Vardhaman Mahavir was known as Jina which means conqueror of physical comforts which had no impact on him.

Detailed explanation-2: -According to traditional accounts, Mahavira achieved Kevala Jnana (omniscience, or infinite knowledge) under a Sāla tree on the bank of the River Rijubalika near Jrimbhikagrama at age 43 after twelve years of rigorous penance.

Detailed explanation-3: -Answer: The term Jina used for Mahavire because at the age of 42 he attained the highest spiritual knowledge. Therefore, he is called the Jina or Conqueror of Self.

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