With reference to Jainism consider the following about Tirthanakars 1 They delay their enlight...........

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With reference to Jainism, consider the following about Tirthanakars:

1. They delay their enlightenment to liberate earthly beings.

2. As per Jain legend, the birth of Tirthanakaras does not occur in human form.

3. Mahavir was the first Tirthankar.

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1 and 2 only

1 and 3 only

2 only

None of the above

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Explanation:

After achieving enlightenment, a Tirthankara shows others the path to enlightenment. It is said that the inner knowledge of all Tirthankaras is perfect and identical in every respect, for the teachings of one Tirthankara do not contradict those of another. Tirthankaras are just ordinary man, born as human, but through their intense practice of kindness, equanimity and meditation, they attain the state of a Tirthankara. A Tirthankar is an individual who destroys attachment with all the earthly things and relations, he frees himself absolutely from ignorance. He becomes a Sidha and frees himself from the cycle of birth and re-birth. He was the last tirthanakar. Rishabha was the first.