First Tirthankara of Jainism: Rishabhadeva
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Question (English)
Who was the first Tirthankara of Jainism?
- Arishtanemi
- Parshvanath
- Ajitnath
- Rishabhadeva ✓ Correct
Correct Answer Explanation
Rishabhadeva, also known as Adinath, is revered as the first Tirthankara of Jainism. He is considered the spiritual founder of Jainism and is mentioned in various ancient Indian texts, including Hindu scriptures, as a great ascetic. He is credited with initiating various aspects of civilization, including agriculture and arts.
Incorrect Options Analysis
- Arishtanemi: He was the 22nd Tirthankara of Jainism.
- Parshvanath: He was the 23rd Tirthankara of Jainism, preceding Mahavira.
- Ajitnath: He was the second Tirthankara of Jainism.
प्रश्न (हिंदी)
जैन धर्म के प्रथम तीर्थंकर कौन थे?
- अरिष्टनेमि
- पार्श्वनाथ
- अजितनाथ
- ऋषभदेव ✓
Correct Answer Explanation
ऋषभदेव, जिन्हें आदिनाथ के नाम से भी जाना जाता है, को जैन धर्म के प्रथम तीर्थंकर के रूप में पूजा जाता है। उन्हें जैन धर्म का आध्यात्मिक संस्थापक माना जाता है और हिंदू धर्मग्रंथों सहित विभिन्न प्राचीन भारतीय ग्रंथों में एक महान तपस्वी के रूप में उनका उल्लेख है। उन्हें कृषि और कला सहित सभ्यता के विभिन्न पहलुओं को शुरू करने का श्रेय दिया जाता है।
Incorrect Options Analysis
- अरिष्टनेमि: वे जैन धर्म के 22वें तीर्थंकर थे।
- पार्श्वनाथ: वे महावीर से पहले जैन धर्म के 23वें तीर्थंकर थे।
- अजितनाथ: वे जैन धर्म के दूसरे तीर्थंकर थे।
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