Question

Who was Bahubali (Gomateshwara) the second son of?

• A. Mahavira
• B. Neminatha
• C. Parshvanatha
• D. Rishabdeva (Adinath)

Answer 1

Answer:

D. Rishabdeva (Adinath)

- Bahubali, also known as Gomateshwara, was the second son of the first Jain Tirthankara, Rishabdeva (or Adinath). - According to legend, Adinath had an astonishing 100 sons. - When Rishabdeva left his kingdom, a conflict arose between his sons Bharatha and Bahubali over the dominion. - Although Bahubali defeated Bharatha in battle, their rivalry persisted. - It was ultimately decided that Bahubali would renounce his kingdom in exchange for attaining Kevala Jnana, for the sake of Bharatha.