Q. Which of the following statements is/are correct regarding references to Jain Tirthankaras in Vedic literature?
1.Yajurveda explicitly mentions three Jain Tirthankaras: Rishabhadeva, Ajitanatha, and Arishtanemi.
2.Rigveda contains clear references to Rishabhanatha and Arishtanemi as venerated ascetics.
Select the answer using the code given below:
Answer: C
Notes:
Explanation:
- Statement 1 is correct: Canonical Yajurvedic texts make direct textual references to three Tirthankaras—Rishabha, Ajitanatha, and Aristanemi.
- Statement 2 is correct: The Rigveda contains hymns mentioning Rishabhadeva and Arishtanemi (Neminatha) as venerable sages, underscoring the ancient roots of śramana traditions in early Indian religious literature.
