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Q41 (CDS-I/2013) History & Culture › Culture, Literature, Religion & Philosophy › Jain doctrine and sects Answer Verified

Statement I : Mahavira initially joined a group of ascetics called Nirgranthas, Statement II : The sect was founded 200 years earlier by Parsva.

A

Both the statements are individually true and statement II is the correct explanation of statement I

B

Both the statements are individually true but statement II is not the correct explanation of statement I

C

Statement I is true but statement II is false

D

Statement I is false but statement II is true

Result

Your answer: — · Correct: A

Explanation

Statement I is true as Mahavira (Vardhamana) joined the existing order of Nirgranthas (meaning 'free from bonds'), a term used to describe the Jain community before it was specifically named after the 'Jina' [1]. Buddhist texts also refer to him as Nigantha Nataputta, confirming his association with this ascetic group [2]. Statement II is also true; Parsvanatha (Parsva), the 23rd Tirthankara, is historically recognized as the predecessor of Mahavira and is said to have lived approximately 250 years (often rounded to 200-250 years in various traditions) before him. Parsva founded the 'fourfold religion' (Chaturyama-dharma), which Mahavira later expanded into five vows [2]. Since Mahavira joined the sect established by Parsva's lineage, Statement II provides the historical context and origin that explains why Mahavira was associated with the Nirgranthas, making it the correct explanation for Statement I.

Sources

[1] History , class XI (Tamilnadu state board 2024 ed.) > Chapter 3: Rise of Territorial Kingdoms and New Religious Sects > 3.5 Jainism > p. 39
[2] History , class XI (Tamilnadu state board 2024 ed.) > Chapter 3: Rise of Territorial Kingdoms and New Religious Sects > 3.5 Jainism > p. 38

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Statement I : Mahavira initially joined a group of ascetics called Nirgranthas, Statement II : The sect was founded 200 years earlier by Parsva.

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