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[#146] Abhinandannath Tirthankar initiated first Parna after how many days of receipt of Diksha?
Correct Answer

(B) Two

Explanation

Solution: Bhagvan Abhinandan was born in Ayodhya, on second day of the bright half of the month of Magh, around midnight. His father name was Samvar and Mother name was Siddharth . After long span of life time, he took diksha on 12th day of the bright half of the month of Magh along with 1000 other ascetics' mens.

[#147] In Jain literature, which of the following Tirthankar is also known as Prajapati, Adibrahma and Aadinath?
Correct Answer

(A) Rishabhnath

Explanation

Solution: Rishabhanatha is the first Tirthankara (ford maker) in Jainism. A mythical leader, he is believed in Jainism to have lived millions of years ago. He was the first of twenty-four teachers in the present half-cycle of time in Jain cosmology, and called a "ford maker" because his teachings helped one across the sea of interminable rebirths and deaths (saṃsara). He is also known as Adinatha of Jainism which translates into "First (Adi) Lord (natha)", as well as Adishvara (first ishvara), Yugadideva (deva of yuga), Prathamaraja (first king), and Nebheya (son of Nabhi). Along with Mahavira, Parshvanatha and Neminatha, Rishabhanatha is one of the four Tirthankaras that attract the most devotional worship among the Jains.

[#148] To which Ganarajya Gautam Buddha belonged?
Correct Answer

(B) Shakya

Explanation

Solution: Gautama was born as a Kshatriya, the son of Suddhodana, "an elected chief of the Shakya clan", whose capital was Kapilavastu, and who were later annexed by the growing Kingdom of Kosala during the Buddha's lifetime.

[#149] Which of the following teachings was given to people by Rishabhnath before starting of an Era?
Correct Answer

(D) All of the above

Explanation

Solution: Krishi, Masi, Asi teachings was given to people by Rishabhnath.

[#150] The Buddha attained nirvana at __________
Correct Answer

(D) Kusinagara

Explanation

Solution: The term "nirvana" in Buddhism refers to the final liberation from the cycle of birth, death, and rebirth (samsara). Gautama Buddha , the founder of Buddhism, attained enlightenment (bodhi) under the Bodhi tree at Bodh Gaya . After spreading his teachings for many years, he attained mahaparinirvana (final nirvana after death) at the age of 80. This event took place in Kusinagara , which is located in present-day Uttar Pradesh, India. Sarnath is the place where Buddha gave his first sermon (Dharmachakra Pravartana), and Sanchi is known for its Buddhist stupas but is not related to his nirvana. Therefore, Buddha attained nirvana at Kusinagara . Correct Answer: Option D