Name the holy city recognized as the birthplace of the first and fourth Jain Tirthankaras.

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  1. Gaya
  2. Varanasi
  3. Ayodhya
  4. Dwaraka

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Option 3 : Ayodhya
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The correct answer is Ayodhya.
  • The birthplace of the first and fourth Jain Tirathkaras is Ayodhya.
  • Tirthankara’s are the savior and spiritual teachers of the Jain dharma.
  • According to Jain scripture, a Tirthankara is a rare individual who has conquered the samsara, the cycle of death and rebirth, on their own and made a path for others to follow.
  • The First Tirathkaras of Jainism was Lord Rishabha. Birthplace- Ayodhya
  • The second TIrathkara was  Ajitanath. Birthplace- Ayodhya
  • The third Tirathkara was Sambhavanatha. Birthplace- Sravasti
  • The fourth Tirathkaras of Jainism was  Abhinandananatha. Birthplace- Ayodhya
 
Jainism
  • Jainism was founded by Aadinath and Rishabha Dev, while the real founder was Mahavir swami.
  • The important principles of Jainism are-: Ahimsa, Satya (truth), Asteya (not to steal), Aparigraha, and Brahmacharya.
  • The place where Jain visits to worship are called Jain Temple or Derasar.
  • Jainism is divided into two sections as Svetambara and Digambara.
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