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U.P.P.C.S. Prelims 2002

Jain Pilgrimage Sites

Authentic Past Paper Standard Evaluation

Which of the following place is known as a place of Pilgrimages because of being related to Parshvanath?

Solution & Analysis

Answer: C

Concept Jainism identifies specific locations called 'Siddha Kshetras' where Tirthankaras and other saints attained final liberation (Moksha).

Explanation Sammed Shikhar (Parasnath Hill in Jharkhand) is believed to be the place where Parshvanatha, the 23rd Tirthankara, and 19 other Tirthankaras attained Nirvana.

Logical Breakup
Logic 1: Option C is correct. It is arguably the most sacred pilgrimage site for both Digambara and Shvetambara Jains due to its link with Parshvanatha.
Logic 2: Pava (B) is related to Mahavira's death. Champa (A) is related to Vasupujya. Urjyant (Girnar/D) is related to Neminatha.

Active Recall

Question

How many Tirthankaras are believed to have attained Moksha at Sammed Shikhar?

Answer

Out of the 24 Tirthankaras, 20 are believed to have achieved final liberation at Sammed Shikhar.

Core Insight

Sammed Shikhar represents the peak of Jain spiritual geography, symbolizing the collective achievement of the majority of its supreme teachers.

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