Mahavir Swami, the 24th Tirthankara of Jainism, who gave the principle of living and living to the whole world, was born on Chaitra Shukla Trayodashi. At 30, he renounced worldly pleasures and became engrossed in difficult penance. This festival is celebrated with great pomp in the Jain community. On this day people of the Jain community take out Shobha Yatra. Special festivals are celebrated in Jain temples. But this time due to the coronavirus lockdown, everyone will celebrate Mahavir Jayanti at home. On this day, everyone gives congratulatory messages to each other. All wish each other well on Mahavir Swami's birthday. Let's learn about Mahavir Swami, the 24th Tirthankara of Jainism in Mythology.
1. Which of the following are the other names of Mahavir Swami?
A. Atvira
B. Vardhman
C. Sanmati
D. All of the above
2. Mahavir Swami belongs to which Dynasty?
A. Nanda dynasty
B. Chalukya dynasty
C. Ikshwaku
D. Rashtrakuta dynasty
3. Which one is the mother's name of Mahavir Swami?
A. Trishla
B. Priyakarini
C. Krishala Devi
D. None of these
4. Which is the Father's name of Mahavir Swami?
A. Raja Siddhartha
B. Raja Shivchandra
C. Raja Shiv
D. Raja Siromani
5. Where is the birthplace of Mahavir Swami?
A. Kundalagram, Near Tajput
B. Kundalagram, Near Vishalpur
C. Kundalagram, Near Vaishali
D. Kundalagram, Near Vidhayapati
6. According to Jain texts, how many years after the 23rd Tirthankara Parshvanath ji attained nirvana, he was born?
A. 088 years later
B. 180 years later
C. 188 years later
D. 198 years later
7. Where did Mahavir Swami attain salvation?
A. In Pavapuri
B. In Khavapuri
C. In Javapuri
D. None of these
8. Lord Mahavira preached------------------ to attain spiritual and eternal happiness.
A. Non-violence
B. Ungracious
C. Present turbulent
D. All of the above
9. On which date of April month, Mahavir Jayanti was celebrated in 2020?
A. 03-Apr-2020
B. 06-Apr-2020
C. 09-Apr-2020
D. 12-Apr-2020
10. What is the ultimate goal for Jains according to their faith?
A. Salvation (Moksha)
B. Wealth
C. Power
D. Fame
11. What is the symbol that represents Jainism?
A. Swastika
B. Om
C. Lotus
D. Jain Prateek Chihna (Jain emblem)
12. Which of these is one of the main festivals celebrated by Jains?
A. Diwali
B. Holi
C. Paryushana
D. Eid
13. Which Tirthankara is considered the founder of Jainism?
A. Lord Rishabha
B. Lord Mahavir
C. Lord Parshvanath
D. Lord Adinath
14. What is the term for non-possession or non-attachment in Jainism?
A. Aparigraha
B. Ahimsa
C. Satya
D. Asteya
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