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.