Q. Which of the following “tirthankaras” were mentioned in Yajur Veda?
1.Risabha
2.Ajitanatha
3.Aristanemi
Select the correct answer from below given codes:
Answer: C
Notes:
Explanation: According to Jain tradition, Mahavira was not the founder of Jainism, but the last of the 24 Tirthankaras or ‘maker of fords’ (ford means a shallow place in river or stream to allow one to walk across).
- According to Jaina tradition, Risabha was the founder of the sect. He is considered the first Tirthankara.
- Yajur Veda mentions three of the Tirthankaras, viz., Risabha, Ajitanatha and Aristanemi.
- Mahavira organized his members into monastic and lay followers.
Source: Tamil Nadu NCERT
