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easyQ. No. 15926-after-attaining-kaivalya-mahavira-came-to-be-known-by-which-titles

After attaining Kaivalya, Mahavira came to be known by which titles?

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AJina, Arhat and Nirgrantha
BBuddha and Shakyamuni
CAdinatha only
DBodhisattva and Tathagata
Correct Answer: Jina, Arhat and NirgranthaYour Answer: A

Explanation

After attaining kevala-jnana, Vardhamana was revered as Jina, the conqueror of passions, as Arhat, the worthy one, and as Nirgrantha, one freed from bonds. Buddha, Shakyamuni, Bodhisattva and Tathagata are Buddhist titles, while Adinatha refers to Rishabhadeva.

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