Tirtankaras
24th and last tirtankara
Who is Mahavira?
This principle of Jainism means non-violence
What is Ahimsa?
This ancient symbol often appears in the Jain temples.
What is Swastika?
The place where Mahavira was born.
What is Kundagrama (in Bihar)?
They are the sacred texts of Jainism.
What are Angas?
He was the 23rd Tirthankara and lived 250 years before Mahavira
Who is Parshvanatha?
Jains believe in this type of truthfulness.
What is Satya?
This is worn by monks to avoid harming tiny organisms.
What is face mask/Muhapatti?
Mahavira was called by this name because his father's kingdom became prosperous after his birth.
Why was Mahavira called Vardhamana?
It is the language in which Jain scriptures were originally written.
How is Prakrit language important for Jains?
The first tirthankara who is believed to have started Jain traditions
Who is Rishabhanatha?
The Jain vow of non-stealing is known by this name.
What is Asteya?
The hand with wheel in Jain symbol stands for this principle.
What is the symbol used for Ahimsa?
Mahavira conquered his desires and became this.
How did Mahavira become a Jina?
Jainism splits into these two main sects.
What are Digambaras and Swethambaras?
Tirthankaras are believed to have attained this ultimate knowledge
What is Kevala Jnana?
This vow means non-possession or detachment from material things.
What is Aparigraha
Jains follow this strict diet to avoid harming living beings.
What is vegetarianism?
Lord Mahavira attained salvation at this age in this place.
What happened to Mahavira in Pavapuri when he was 72?
It is Sanskrit word which means parts.
What does the word Anga mean?
They are the three jewels or Tri-ratnas.
What does right faith, right knowledge and right conduct signify in Jainism?
The five great vows taken by monks are collectively called this.
What are Mahavratas?
The act of fasting unto death.
What is Sallekhana?
He gave his first sermon in this place.
What did Mahavira do at Mount Vipul which is situated in Rajgriha?
This Anga is more popularly known as Bhagavati Sutra.
What is Vyakyha Pragnapati?