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Who is traditionally regarded as Mahavira's first disciple?

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AJamali
BChetaka
CSthulabhadra
DBhadrabahu
Correct Answer: JamaliYour Answer: A

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Jain tradition identifies Jamali, Mahavira’s son-in-law, as his first disciple. Chetaka was the Licchavi ruler related to Mahavira’s mother, while Bhadrabahu and Sthulabhadra belong to later phases of Jain monastic history.

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