The first Jain assembly was organized at

A : Patliputra
B : Vaishali
C : Rajgrih
D : Vallavi
General Knowledge
Ancient History
Jainism
Answer
Option 1 : Patliputra
Explanation

The correct answer is Patliputra.

  • The First Jain assembly was held in 300 BC at Patliputra (present Patna).

Key Points

  • This meeting took place during the reign of Chandragupta Maurya.
  • This meeting took place under the chairmanship of Sthoolabhadr
  • In this part of the body of Jainism, 12 parts were edited.
  • In the first Jain assembly, the Jain religion was divided into two parts Digambar and Shwetambar.

Tirthankar: 

  • ​A Tirthankar is referred to as ‘teaching god’ or ‘Ford Maker’ in Jainism. 
  • In Jainism, it is believed that each cosmic age produces 24 Tirthankaras.
  • The Tirthankaras in the art are shown in the Kayotsarga pose (dismissing the body).
  • The 24 Tirthankaras are distinguished from each other by the symbolic colours or emblems.

Additional Information

  • Rishabhanatha was the first Jain Tirthankara.
  • Ajitnath was the second Jain Tirthankara.
  • Sumatinath was the fifth Jain Tirthankara.
  • Abhinandananatha was the fourth Jain Tirthankara.
  • Parshwanath was the 23rd Jain Tirthankara.
  • Mahavira was the 24th Jain Tirthankara.