UPSC History The Gupta Empire Question Bank Ancient History

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    A 'Tirthankara', is the best described as the person who has:

    A)  conquered all his passions and is perfectly detached from joys and sorrows.

    B)  attained omniscience and knows all worlds in all times.

    C)  become completely free from the bondage of Karma.    

    D)  discovered the way to cross the ocean of worldly life and leads others to it.                                             

    Correct Answer: D

    Solution :

     According to Jain scriptures, that which helps one to cross the great ocean of worldly life is called tirth and a person who fills the role of tirth is known as Tirthankar.


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