1. Who founded Jainism?
Jainism was founded by Vardhaman Mahavira.
2. When and where did Mahavira born?
He was born in 540BC in Kundagram in Vaishali.
3. Mahavira belonged to which clan?
He belonged to Jantriak kshatriya clan.
4. Who were the parents of Mahavira?
His father’s name was Siddhartha and mother Trishala, who was a sister of the Lichchavi prince Chetak of Vaishali.
5. Who was the wife of Mahavira?
He was married to Yashoda.
6. When did Mahavira left home?
He left home at the age of 30 and wandered for 12years.
7. Who was the first disciple of Mahavira?
His first disciple was Jamali. Jamali is his son in law.
8. When did Mahavira attained Kaivalya?
He attained Kaivalya on the bank of river Rijupalika near Jrimbhikgrama under Sal tree.
9. What are the titles and original name of Mahavira?
Mahavira, Arhat are his titles. Vardhamana is his original name.
10. Where did Mahavira die?
He died in Pava.
11. How many tirthankaras are in Jain?
24 tirthankaras
12. Which tirthankara names are found in Rig Veda?
Rishabha (1st) and Arishtanemi (22nd)
13. Which puranas describe rishabha as incarnation of Narayana?
Vishnu purana and Bhagvata purana
14. Rishavdev was the father of __
King Bharat
15. Ashoka’s son Samprata accepted religion __
Jainism