alleryHow many tirthankaras guide Jainism in the current cosmic cycle?
A22
B23
C24
D12
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: C. 24
1. Jainism is guided by 24 tirthankaras, the ford-makers.
2. They are supreme teachers who conquered rebirth and attained omniscience.
3. Parshvanatha was the 23rd and Mahavira the 24th and last.
_Source: Wikipedia, Jainism, Lead section_
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