Q. Which of the following statements regarding the Jain Tirthankaras and their associated emblems are correct?
1.Rishabhanatha is recognized as the first Tirthankara, and his traditional emblem is the Bull.
2.Parshvanatha is revered as the 23rd Tirthankara, symbolized by the Serpent emblem.
3.Shantinatha is the 16th Tirthankara, traditionally represented by the Conch Shell emblem.
4.Neminatha (Arishtanemi) is the 22nd Tirthankara, whose traditional emblem is the Deer.
Select the answer using the code given below:
Answer: C
Notes:
Explanation:
- Statement 1 is correct: Rishabhanatha (Adinatha) is the first Tirthankara; his cognizable symbol (Lanchhana) is the Bull.
- Statement 2 is correct: Parshvanatha is the 23rd Tirthankara; his iconographic emblem is the Serpent.
- Statement 3 is incorrect: Shantinatha’s symbol is the Deer.
- Statement 4 is incorrect: Neminatha’s (Arishtanemi) symbol is the Conch Shell.
