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In which Indian religion are there 24 spiritual teachers known as Tirthankaras?

  1. A
    Jainism
  2. B
    Buddhism
  3. C
    Hinduism
  4. D
    Sikhism

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In Jainism, a Tirthankara is a savior and spiritual teacher of the Dharma (righteous path). Jain tradition recognizes a lineage of 24 Tirthankaras in the current cosmic age, beginning with Rishabhanatha (the 1st) and ending with Mahavira (the 24th).

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In which Indian religion are there 24 spiritual teachers known as Tirthankaras?
A
Jainism
B
Buddhism
C
Hinduism
D
Sikhism

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