Questions of the Day: 3-5

3) Why are all  Tirthakars of Bharath Kshetra born in India?

Ans: As green grass grows on fertile soil & not on unfertile soil, similarly as per Jain mythology,  in Bharath Kshetra, India is considered as Arya Bhoomi ( auspious land) . Rest of the world is unarya bhoomi.
Therefore all the Tirthankars are born only in region India..

4) Did Bhagwan Mahaveer visited Temples?

Ans:

•  As per Jain mythology & even as per historical evidences there is no study related to Bhagwan Mahaveer going to any temple..
• But as per kalpasutra, Bhagwan Mahaveer's parent were followers of Bhagwan Parsvanath..

Our conclusion , Its still not clear weather Bhagwan Mahaveer went to Jain temples or not.

5) Which is the oldest Jain Idol as per Jain Mythology & as per Historical evidences?

Ans :

1. As Per Jain Mythology:

• The idol of Lord Neminath at Girnar ji is the oldest. It was made by celestial being Sri Brahmadev of 5 th Devlok inspired by 3th Tirthankar Lord SagarSwami ji of previous chovisi.
• The second oldest idol is the Idol of Shankeshwar Parsvanath at Shankeshwarji.It was made by Ashadhi Shrawak under the influence of 9th Tirthankar Srfi Damodarswami ji of previous Chovisi.

    2.  As Per Historical Evidences:

• Various Jain Idols of about 2 century AD are said to be the oldest *