Who was the 23rd Tirthankara of Jainism?

Correct option is B

The correct answer is (b) Parsvanatha
Explanation:
. Parsvanatha was the 23rd Tirthankara of Jainism.
. He is believed to have lived around 877–777 BCE.
. Parsvanatha preached the fourfold path of Jainism, which included non-violence, truth, non-stealing, and non-possession.
. He preceded Mahavira, the last Tirthankara.
. His symbol is the serpent, often depicted as a multi-hooded snake over his head.
Information Booster:
. Jainism recognizes a total of 24 Tirthankaras.
. The teachings of Parsvanatha laid the foundation for later Jain philosophy.
. His followers were later incorporated into Mahavira’s Jain order.
Additional Knowledge:
Rishabhanatha (Option a)
. Rishabhanatha was the first Tirthankara of Jainism.
. He is regarded as the founder of the Jain tradition.
Ajitanatha (Option c)
. Ajitanatha was the second Tirthankara.
. He succeeded Rishabhanatha in the Jain Tirthankara sequence.
Mahavira (Option d)
. Mahavira was the 24th and last Tirthankara of Jainism.
. He expanded Jain teachings by adding the vow of complete celibacy (brahmacharya).